Real Madrid is considering appointing Santiago Solari as interim coach amidst uncertainties surrounding current manager Carlo Ancelotti's future, as reported by Diario Sport. Ancelotti's potential departure is speculated following Madrid's Champions League exit at the hands of Arsenal, with some reports indicating a possible exit post the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona.
Solari, who previously served as Castilla coach and briefly took over as caretaker manager in 2018, is being eyed to lead the team for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup. Another candidate for the interim role is Castilla head coach Raul Gonzalez. In the long term, Real Madrid is looking at Jurgen Klopp and Xabi Alonso as potential managers, with Klopp expressing interest in the position and Alonso's contract at Bayer Leverkusen expiring next year.
Kylian Mbappe will serve a one-match suspension, Luka Modric is set to become a minority stakeholder in a Championship team, and Saudi Pro League clubs are reportedly interested in signing a Real Madrid star. Barcelona's Alejandro Balde picked up an injury, and Liverpool's Ryan Gravenberch is open to a potential move to Real Madrid.