Affected by gastroenteritis, Kylian Mbappé was unable to participate in the group stage of the Club World Cup with Real Madrid.
Consequently, Xabi Alonso has not yet had the opportunity to utilize him, as he is managing his first matches with the Merengues.
Following his team’s qualification for the knockout stage of the Club World Cup, the Madrid coach was asked about a potential pairing of the French forward with Vinicius Junior.
“They can do it, Vini on the outside, Kylian on the inside. I do not believe that one thing excludes another.
It is about understanding, a feeling regarding how things are done.
I think it can work; they possess individual qualities, but we need collective quality for the players to receive adequate support.
It is not about one player, plus another, plus another… We must play together so that everyone can benefit from the collective system,” Xabi Alonso stated in comments reported by RMC Sport.
Real Madrid will face a significant challenge in the round of 16.
They are scheduled to meet Juventus this Tuesday at 21:00.
Will Kylian Mbappé return for this match? “We want him back as soon as possible, in the best possible shape.
We will see; I do not want to be overly optimistic too soon when discussing what will happen on Tuesday.
We need him; he is a top player, one of the best in the world, and I hope he will return,” Xabi Alonso stated.