It never rains to everyone's taste and even sometimes the water that falls on top admits nuances. At least, if one is a perfectionist like Xabi Alonso, to whom the selection break is good as bad. Although there will surely be more burden of the first, because in an atypical exercise, it will have during these weeks to make a 'minipretemporada'. This is the case of Militao, Vinicius o Trent Alexander-Arnoldwho have not traveled with their selections, nor have they done so Endrick and Rodrygowith Brazil; in addition to Racingwhich is not international with Spain.
Xabi Alonso is grateful to be able to have these troops, as well as with Ceballos, Asencio or Fran García, which he can see more closely after they have practically unpublished at the start of the league. Likewise, it can supervise Camavinga's last steps before returning to a call, after his recovery was delayed by an ankle problem. Mendy and Bellingham have not traveled eitherbeing in the case of their injuries, which go more for long than Endrick, whose goal is to return as soon as possible after the break.
Oxygen window
However, the Basque coach would prefer that there was no break, which will last until Tuesday, September 9. “I would like to continue, to have them close, but my wish is in vain. We knew that these three games were important to compete, evolve in things, defining the way. He tells us a lot. The break arrives and now the next block arrives, but nine of nine points is good. There are good things and things to correct, that we will do it, ”explained Xabi Alonso after the triumph against Mallorca.
While for Barça, after the stumbling block in Vallecas and a start away from the best sensations, the break is an oxygen window, in white territory you see how an interruption of what they consider as an ascending line. Although some important players stay, Thanks to the approval of Ancelotti in the case of Braziliansthe exodus is still important. And with him, concerns about possible injuries. Again, there is no perfect formula.
Keep tension
For example, initially He was with good eyes that Militao was with Brazil to continue winning filming. His performance after returning two consecutive crusaders has been better than expected. Despite her trust, or precisely for her, the fear of a new setback is there. Another of those who broke the crusade last year was Dani Carvajal, who although he is gradually entering Xabi Alonso, alternating with Trent (which Tuchel has ruled out again), has been summoned by De la Fuente, being one of his Praetorians.
Carvajal, a substitute in two games, but holds before Real Oviedo, has not stopped putting one of its main virtues on the table, such as going to the clash. “If I lose that, it's not me. It's my hallmark and I don't think about it”he admitted in an interview with the 'chain Ser', in which he talked about his sensations after returning to the playing grounds and, for the moment, contradicting the diagnoses that were taken as realistic in his day. Those who indicated that it would not return to the previous level.
Despite having a little preseason, an issue denounced by the club itself -and even judicialized – Xabi Alonso has complied with the essential precept So far this course: players understand their game idea. This begins in the pressure in rival field, continues with the robbery after loss and advances with collective work, which condemns the substitution to anyone who is not in the required rhythm. This causes a high level of commitment.
A more demanding return
As a counterpart, high intensity has meant, at the beginning of the championship, Real Madrid Note a physical downturn from the 60th minute, at which time Xabi Alonso takes advantage of to rebuild the team. Many players drag a high time load played, caused by the extension of last year until mid -July with the Club World Cup. This year there is a great condition such as the 2026 World Cuphence the stops are more important.
The return after this international window will be more complex than the initial trilogy, in which Real Madrid has lived in the comfort of two games at home and a displacement against Real Oviedo, newly promoted. On the way back will have to measure Anoeta to visit the Royal Society, he will debut in Champions in front of the Olympique de Marseille, will face the derby against Atlético in the Metropolitan And it will cover the 14,000 kilometers between the first leg and the return of Almath, where the Kaira will be measured. Hence, this week is important to fasten concepts and give oxygen to the players who have stayed. A payroll between which there are several white spine players that will make their own 'minipretemporada'.
