It's confirmed, he won't play after Xabi Alonso's decision, the player complies with the order

Real Madrid Castilla are taking advantage of this Sunday to play the last friendly of the preseason. They're facing Ibiza in a good test for Arbeloa to measure themselves against a tough opponent. He'll be able to see if the feelings they've had during the summer keep being confirmed.

However, in that match Thiago Pitarch isn't present, one of the standout Madridists in preseason. He's been asked not to play this Sunday with Castilla by decision of Xabi Alonso. This absence has a very important reason behind it.

Xabi wants him with the first team for the league debut against Osasuna this Tuesday. Given the absences, the midfielder is the one chosen to complement the squad list. We don't know if he'll get minutes, but it's a sign of the trust there is in Pitarch right now.

This Monday is when we'll find out Xabi Alonso's squad list to face Osasuna. Unless there's a big surprise, Thiago Pitarch's name will be among those selected. His absence from Castilla's friendly is a clue to the plans they have at the club.

Xabi Alonso is delighted with Pitarch's level

Xabi Alonso has arrived with the firm idea of continuing to bet on young players, and Pitarch is part of his plans. During last season he settled in with Juvenil A, although he was registered with the B team. This season it looks like he'll be a Castilla player, although it wouldn't be surprising to see him with the first team.

Xabi has tested him in preseason friendlies, against Leganés behind closed doors and Tirol. In the first one he even managed to score a goal, which shows his great impact. The man from Tolosa hasn't taken his eyes off him because he knows he can contribute a lot to his team.

For now, this Tuesday he'll be sitting next to him on the bench at Santiago Bernabéu. It seems unlikely he'll get minutes against Osasuna, although the match will decide that. During the season he could make his debut, perhaps in a Copa match.