A gleesome threesome

Xabi Alonso, Modric and Isco might make up Real's midfield in the upcoming game against Valladolid. It would be Ancelotti's 12th experiment on the backbone of the 'Los Blancos' team, as due to Sami Khedira's injury he still hasn't been able to count on a set starting XI.
However, on the contrary to what used to happen at the beginning of the season, now each experiment is a guaranteed success. The reason? Xabi Alonso. With the Spaniard there to command play, all midfield permutations work like a well-oiled machine. It doesn't matter if Illarra is played, or Casemiro - Real is always on to a winner as long as Xabi is there to sort things out. A perfect example is the Galatasaray game, in which he was rested for 60 minutes and then revolutionised the game as soon as he came on.
The most repeated midfield line-up so far this season has been that of Xabi, Khedira and Modric – players that played the 4-3-3 system to perfection. Now with the German injured, new formulas are being looked for, and today Ancelotti has opted for the most attacking one. Xabi and Modric will play in midfield, with Isco as a false 9. A artful threesome that is sure to delight the Bernabéu.
The three players are sure to be a guarantee of possession, fast circulation of the ball and some great play-ins to the area. Xabi will be the man to start the gameplay, with Modric playing as Khedira did, to help him out – although with a lot more skill. Isco will be there to connect the midfield with the waiting forwards – Bale, Di María and Benzema. Game on.