Real Madrid Confidencial Four players out for LaLiga debut: Xabi Alonso starts off on the wrong foot
Four absences and one doubt, Xabi Alonso faces the problems he will have against Osasuna
Real Madrid faces the final week of preseason before its LaLiga debut against Osasuna. It will be on Tuesday the 19th when we'll see Xabi Alonso's official debut, after the Club World Cup. However, bad news keeps piling up for the Basque coach ahead of that day.
Injuries are making an appearance again at Real Madrid, just as in recent years. Camavinga has joined the list of absentees after his recent mishap, which will keep him off the field for a few days. This is another player Xabi will have to do without as he prepares to face Osasuna in the first league match.
He was already counting on Endrick, who's been injured since the final stretch of the last league and still needs time to return. The same goes for Bellingham, who underwent shoulder surgery to put all his problems behind him. Mendy should be the first to return, although he's still not training with his teammates.
There had been speculation that the Frenchman could be available for that league debut against the rojillos. Right now it seems unlikely, although this is the absence that worries him the least. With Álvaro Carreras and Fran García, he has the left back position more than covered.
A big doubt for Xabi Alonso before the debut
Real Madrid faces the final stretch of its short preseason with another friendly after playing Leganés. This Tuesday, they'll face Tirol in an open match, the definitive test. In fact, Defensa Central has learned that the coach has a special plan for that match.
Although he won't be able to do everything he wanted, since he'll still be unable to count on Franco Mastantuono. The Argentine will be presented on the 14th, and will join training that day. That's when Xabi will be able to see firsthand how his adaptation has gone.
Mastantuono has had a specific solo training plan during preseason. However, he may be cutting it close for the start of the campaign against Osasuna. That could make him the fifth absentee Xabi Alonso will have in the squad for his LaLiga debut.
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