Didac Aguirre Xabi Alonso starts with the handbrake on: up to five absences for Osasuna
The major absences for the match against Osasuna that Xabi Alonso has
There is less and less time left to witness Real Madrid's debut in LaLiga against Osasuna. With Santiago Bernabéu stadium as the stage, the club has been preparing hard in Valdebebas. Unfortunately, according to Defensa Central,Xabi won't have Camavinga, Mendy, Bellingham, Endrick, and Rüdiger available.
Except for the German center-back, the other players are absent because they are still recovering from an injury. Bellingham, above all, is the player who will be out for the longest period in the team. After undergoing surgery on his left shoulder, the Englishman is expected to return to the field between October and November.
The shortest absence will be Antonio Rüdiger's, who will miss only this match. Although he is in good shape, the German still has to serve his suspension matches. After being sent off in the Copa del Rey final, Rüdiger received a 6-match suspension.
Real Madrid's absences
For several seasons now, injuries have continued to be a constant problem for Real Madrid. Although these have been reduced since Xabi's arrival, the club still has important absences. Ferland Mendy, after getting injured during the Copa del Rey final, is the player who is closest to returning to the field.
After undergoing surgery on April 30, Mendy is close to completing the 3 months of his recovery. Endrick, meanwhile, still has to wait several days before returning. After suffering an injury to the common tendon of the right hamstrings, the Brazilian suffered a relapse.
This has extended his recovery for longer than expected, leaving Endrick unable to play for the entire month of August. Camavinga, even with his bad luck with injuries, is close to returning. After suffering a sprain in his right ankle, the Frenchman will be able to play the match against Real Oviedo.
In search of a great debut
Despite all these absences, Xabi Alonso trusts his team to play an excellent match against Osasuna. The impression the club left during the World Cup was very positive. Now, after the signings made, the coach has more players available to start the season on the right foot.
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