I just saw “Xabi Alonso has left Real Madrid”

Surely someone will say “It's over, the World Cup in June is going to change.”
My first reaction at the time was:
Are you overthinking it a bit?
Let’s start with a cold shower.
Basically, this is:
Real Madrid doesn’t want to continue, and Alonso isn’t stubbornly holding on.
The club’s affairs,
are not the national team’s buttons.
And definitely not “press once, and the World Cup roster immediately refreshes.”

At this stage,
the main storyline of the World Cup hasn’t moved at all.
But why are people so sensitive?
Honestly, there’s only one reason:
Alonso, this person, comes with a “big tournament filter.”

He doesn’t need to actually stand on the sidelines,
as soon as his name appears,
everyone automatically imagines:
“Would it be different if he were in charge?”
This isn’t a logical issue,
it’s an emotional one.
The more interesting point is this:
His departure from Real Madrid now
is equivalent to pulling himself out of the “club vortex.”

No taking the blame,
no pulling strings,
and no need to manage the national team while leading the club.
This step,
more like making room for the World Cup cycle,
rather than directly participating.
So if you really want to ask
whether this affects the June World Cup?

Short-term:
No impact, the lineup remains the same, and the rhythm continues
Mid-term:
Public opinion begins to test the waters, and the name is repeatedly mentioned
Long-term:
If there is really a change, it will definitely be an official announcement, not just speculation now
All these discussions you see now,
are essentially fans entering “World Cup mode” early.

People aren’t even on the job,
and the storyline has already been written in three versions.
As for whether to use this storyline in the end,
it depends on the football association
whether they prioritize stability or want to take a gamble.
Now?
Don’t rush to jump to conclusions,
this is just the opening scene.

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