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Xabi rubbishes talk of rift between players and Real Madrid boss Mourinho

Xabi Alonso denies there is a rift between Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho and the players.

There's claims the players turned on Mourinho after he blew his top with Sami Khedira for being sent off against Levante.

But Xabi said, "Nothing surprises me in football anymore. There is no point to get annoyed. We take things lightly.

"There is good communication between the squad and Mourinho and the coach's door is always open."

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