Xabi Alonso: Carreras handled Real Madrid debut v Osasuna well | OneFootball

Xabi Alonso was very pleased with the Real Madrid debutants, including Álvaro Carreras, a former Benfica player. The Spanish coach commented on the blancos’ victory at the end of the match and had a special word for the players who, like him, played their first game in La Liga. It’s worth remembering that the Spanish full-back had recently heard some ‘remarks’ from his former teammates.

"The shirt didn’t weigh on them, nor did the Bernabéu. All four had a positive performance. Not nervous at all, overall very good. I’m very happy to be here, in this new Bernabéu," Xabi Alonso began, referring to Álvaro Carreras, Franco Mastantuono, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Huijsen.

The coach then highlighted one of the debutants in Real Madrid - Osasuna, the young Argentine who is a new signing for the Spanish capital club: "Mastantuono looks promising. He’s very eager and sometimes the emotional side weighs more than the work put in. He had a positive impact. It’s good news."

"Nothing is going on. The Club World Cup was a different context that has already passed. I’m counting on him, it’s just one game, something occasional. If in three months he’s still getting these minutes, then it will be a different story," Xabi Alonso said next, about Rodrygo’s situation, who has been linked with a move away from Real Madrid.

Finally, he highlighted Mbappé and his performance in Real Madrid - Osasuna: "I feel he wants more. You can tell. I don’t know if it’s because of the number 10 shirt, but you can tell." He concluded by explaining that the victory brought "calm" to the blancos, although there are still "aspects to improve" since "the road is long."

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