Progress Report on Real's Toni Kroos — bleacherreport.com

One of the most extraordinary elements of Carlo Ancelotti's first 18 months at Real Madrid has been his ability to continually restructure the midfield. Former coach Jose Mourinho relied on a double pivot of Xabi Alonso and Sami Khedira, whilst gradually introducing Luka Modric after his transfer from Tottenham Hotspur. When Ancelotti arrived at the club he was initially without Alonso and then when he returned he lost Khedira for a substantial period.

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