Real Madrid Confidencial Xabi Alonso's 'blessed problem' with the forward line: this is how he can rotate Mbappé and Vini
The Tolosarra already has a plan for the forward line for this summer and the starters
Xabi Alonso has already made it clear that in his Real Madrid, no player has a guaranteed spot. Those who train best and perform better will be the ones who start in his line-ups. The meritocracy he wants to establish in the team seems clear from day one.
However, he has also issued a warning in the press conference before the Oviedo – Real Madrid match taking place this Sunday. "No one is going to play every minute, everyone will rotate," the Basque coach said. For that, he has more than enough players to give Mbappé and Vinícius some rest.
Rodrygo, Gonzalo, Brahim, Endrick, and even Mastantuono are the possible strikers he could have on the bench. None of them seem likely to start, but they guarantee good substitutes. Both to come on in the second half and to give some rest in certain matches.
To all of them, you have to add the forwards from Real Madrid Castilla who can be drafted at specific moments. Xabi Alonso has more than enough options, and that will make the competition for attacking spots tougher. But it will also allow him to always play with the best throughout this season.
Xabi Alonso hasn't taken long to start with the rotations
The season is going to be long, having everyone involved with the team will be essential. Xabi Alonso knows this, so his idea is not to overload the players with minutes. That's why since the debut against Osasuna, he already made changes in the second half that were very important.
Vinícius didn't finish the match, Carvajal had the chance to participate for a while in the final stretch. That shows that Xabi's plan is to rotate and to make sure everyone finds their space. In addition, there is trust that injured players will recover, and that will also help the Basque coach's plans.
Camavinga or Bellingham could also be players who start in the Basque coach's plans. He has a very deep squad, that will be a great help to face all the competitions. A "blessed problem" that more than one coach would like to have to replace players like Mbappé or Vini.
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