David Praise (29 years old) arrived at Madrid to be a leader and in a couple of months he has achieved it. He is one of the authorized voices on the field of play, constantly giving instructions and doing what the team needs at all times. Against him Inter, Ancelotti He placed him at the center so that he could lead from behind and give consistency to a line that had lost order and confidence in recent games. The Austrian took command and, although it was suffered in the first half, he recovered the mordant and the consistency to leave the Giuseppe Meazza without fitting.
In some images issued by in Movistar +, Alaba can be seen during the match as one of the extensions of Carletto on the pitch. In fact, he spoke with him on several occasions to touch up tactical issues. He is seen cheering the team on and blaming his teammates when necessary, to the purest 'style Sergio Bouquets'. He was signed to have a role similar to that of the Sevillian and he has accepted it perfectly. Due to its competitive capacity and character, it is catching up with it, with how difficult it is to do it in an entity like Chamartín and in such a short time.
In data, his game was excellent. He recovered three balls and won two duels against forwards as physical as Dzeko and Lautaro Martinez. Offensively, he was the center-back in charge of breaking lines through interior and exterior passes. Completed 59, with an 89% accuracy. His great performance in the position makes it is very difficult for me to return to the side, post best covered with Miguel Gutierrez, Mendy and Marcelo, and to which he will only return in case of need.
“The coach sees me more as central. It's not a secret that I can also play on the left, but I just want to help the team, I don't care about the position, “he said after the match on the Austrian channel. ServusTV.
Madrid went after him during the first months of 2020 aware that, with the most likely departure of Ramos and Varane at the end of the course, they were going to need a veteran to lead the defensive plot. Thus, He was offered a salary to match (about 11 million) and he was assured of an important role in the team. Regarding his role, Alaba was clear: “I will be required accordingly, but I only occupy one position and try to help my team“. A footballer who wants to be part of the history of the white club.