Kroos believes that the team's lack of defensive cohesion is a major concern. He thinks that this issue was a key factor in the team's poor performance under Carlo Ancelotti last season.

However, Kroos is confident that Alonso can address this issue and improve the team's defensive play. He emphasized the importance of teamwork in defending, saying that it gives the team more energy and allows them to win the ball back more effectively.

Kroos also pointed out that the team struggled with defensive coordination last season, which affected their overall performance. He noted that this was particularly evident in their inability to press effectively and their tendency to chase after the ball instead of defending together.

Players like Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr have faced criticism for their defensive output, but Kroos believes that addressing the team's defensive cohesion is key to improving their overall performance.