Real Madrid Confidencial Neither Huijsen nor Carreras: the 4 big signings Xabi has secured for the World Cup
Éder Militão, Dani Carvajal, David Alaba, and Antonio Rüdiger are recovering and their presence is desired in the United States
Xabi Alonso will have top-level reinforcements for the Club World Cup. Beyond the additions of Huijsen and Álvaro Carreras, there are four names that Real Madrid's coach already counts on with total certainty.
The defense, heavily hit during the season, is finally stabilizing. It's all thanks to the return of four pillars of the team: Éder Militão, Dani Carvajal, David Alaba, and Antonio Rüdiger.
Carvajal and Militão, ready to return
Dani Carvajal is in the final stretch of his recovery. The feelings are very good. In Valdebebas, they highlight his physical evolution and the eagerness he shows in every training session.
"They almost have to hold him back," they point out from the club. The right-back wants to be ready to compete in the United States.
Meanwhile, Militão is working to return after his serious cruciate ligament injury suffered in November against Osasuna. The Brazilian's goal is to be 100% before June 15.
Although the idea is to take it step by step, the club hopes to have both in the final list for the international tournament.
Alaba and Rüdiger complete the defensive block
They are joined by David Alaba and Antonio Rüdiger, who will also be available. The Austrian, after overcoming his physical problems, is already training normally. Rüdiger remains a fixture when he's healthy and after undergoing meniscus surgery, he will be ready.
With these four names, Xabi Alonso will be able to form a defense with guarantees. They won't be undisputed starters, but they will bring experience and quality to a line that has suffered many absences.
Be careful with the fields in the U.S.
Real Madrid's coaching staff wants to exercise maximum caution. Especially due to the conditions of the grass in some U.S. stadiums.
The Club World Cup will be played in the summer, and the state of the fields raises doubts. Therefore, the return of the injured will be handled with great care.
No one will be forced. The goal is for them to gain minutes and regain competitive rhythm.
Additionally, it is expected that Jacobo Ramón and Joan Martínez will also travel with the team. FIFA will allow expanded rosters, with up to 36 footballers.
Xabi Alonso smiles. The defense is starting to rebuild. Although Huijsen and Carreras are future bets, the big signings for the World Cup are already at home.
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