Real Madrid fans are finally getting what they have been asking for for months, and they are absolutely loving it.
Since the loss to Barcelona in the Copa Del Rey last season, Real Madrid fans have been seeing Arda Guler's name on the team sheet more often than not.
However, it seems like the name has been popping up even more now that Xabi Alonso is the manager of Real Madrid, and it has only led to good things.
Guler has been great for the club so far, and he was like that against Osasuna in their first game of the new season.
After the match, Alonso could not help but contain his praise for the player, talking about how much he is developing on a daily basis.
It is safe to say Arda Guler has a fan in Xabi Alonso
He said: “Since joining the team, Arda Guler has developed remarkably. Not only in terms of quality but also in his understanding of positioning and his approach to handling the ball. In the first half, he performed brilliantly and recovered many times.”
You don't get much higher praise than that as a youngster at Real Madrid. Alonso has been starting Guler in every match since his arrival, and even in those few weeks, Guler has improved in some sort of way.
Real Madrid saw a great version of Guler who led the midfield into attack due to Jude Bellingham's absence. He was also brilliant on the other end, and helped Real Madrid control the match and create chances.
Of course, he needs to improve on a few things, but that is logical. He is only 20 years old, and to see him play the way he is playing is already a big deal.
Even Guler knows there are things he needs to improve at, but these words from Alonso are good for his confidence, and hopefully he keeps going.