Antonio Pintus warns Xabi Alonso: from injured to arriving at the World Cup like a bull

With the regular season already concluded, Real Madrid has turned all their attention to the Club World Cup. This competition has become a top priority for the squad, President Florentino Pérez, and Xabi Alonso himself. The significant financial rewards and the prestige of winning the title in its first edition are compelling reasons that motivate the white locker room.

In this context, Dani Carvajal is determined not to miss this key event. The captain is already in the final stage of his recovery after the serious injury. His return could take place in the United States, the venue for the upcoming Club World Cup.

However, as he has personally confirmed to Florentino Pérez, he will travel with the rest of the team, whether or not he is available to play. "No, no. I'll go even if it's just to support the team", Carvajal told Isabel Díaz Ayuso at the event the full-back attended this very morning.

Dani Carvajal will travel to the United States with Real Madrid

There are still doubts about his physical condition, but Dani Carvajal, after several conversations with the club, will try to play. Antonio Pintus and the rest of the fitness coaches have been evaluating his level throughout the season and have been quite surprised.

However, it should not be forgotten that Dani Carvajal has been sidelined for a long time due to a very serious injury. At Real Madrid, although they want him to play, they don't want to take any risks at all, since a relapse could be fatal.

He's not the only one arriving at the World Cup with doubts

The Real Madrid infirmary has been a constant throughout the season, with 23 players affected by a total of 49 injuries. For the Club World Cup, the absences of Camavinga, Alaba, Mendy, and Endrick have already been confirmed.Éder Militao, Dani Carvajal, and Antonio Rüdiger remain in doubt, as they continue their recovery processes.

Meanwhile, players whose contracts are expiring, such as Luka Modric and Lucas Vázquez, will remain linked to the club until the end of the competition. They will be joined by the additions of Dean Huijsen and Trent Alexander-Arnold. In addition, Real Madrid also hopes to add Álvaro Carreras to the list.