Didac Aguirre Mbappé to the bench: there will be a line-up shake-up after the international break
The changes Xabi Alonso plans to make in the starting eleven that could affect Kylian Mbappé
After a great start to the season, Real Madrid will have to wait for its next match due to the international break. With players like Mbappé being drafted by their national teams, Xabi could make some changes. According to what we know at Defensa Central, Xabi is considering the possibility of making rotations because of the Champions League.
After the end of the break, several players will arrive exhausted and not in the best condition to play. Xabi, in order to avoid fatigue or, worse, an injury, might not include Mbappé in the starting eleven for the match against Real Sociedad. Even though the Frenchman is the main reference in the Merengue attack, the coach doesn't want to risk his condition.
With its Champions League debut coming up on September 16 against Marseille, Xabi has a clear plan. Give Mbappé a rest at Anoeta so he can be in the best possible condition for the match against the French club. These rotations would also be the perfect opportunity for Xabi to analyze the performance of other players.
Mbappé's absence
Arriving at Real Madrid last summer, Kylian Mbappé has broken several historic records. After surpassing the mark of more than 40 goals during last season, Mbappé has started this campaign well. In the 267 minutes of play he has had, the Frenchman has scored 3 goals.
In great form, this is precisely the question for when the international break ends. While Mbappé is one of the best players in the world, rest is necessary. That's why Xabi Alonso could start his rotations from the next match against Real Sociedad.
Without questioning Mbappé's talent, Xabi prefers to start preserving him for the most important matches. After failing to finish among the top 8 in the group stage of last season's Champions League, the goal for this campaign is clear. The 26-year-old Frenchman is ready to have an even better season than the last one.
A necessary change
Besides Mbappé, players like Valverde or Tchouaméni could also get a rest for the match at Anoeta. Since they are among the most important players in the squad, Xabi can't afford to lose them from now on. In this situation, players who have not had minutes like Asencio, Alaba, and Fran García could get an opportunity.
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