The manager trained with the group and, if the plan goes as expected, he will be back on the pitch on Saturday and will face Alavés. On the other hand, in the center of the field, Xabi Alonso does not seem to be able to count on Eduardo Camavinga's return. Xabi Alonso began this Friday, after a day off following the defeat to Manchester City (1-2), to prepare the visit to Alavés in La Liga. For this match, the manager has an extensive list of absences, up to eight players. Antonio Rüdiger, Eduardo Camavinga, and Kylian Mbappé are serious doubts for their participation, while Dean Huijsen is progressing towards a return. Carvajal, Militao, Mendy, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Alaba (injured), Carreras, Endrick, and Fran García (suspended) will not be able to be part of Xabi Alonso's squad. For this game, on this Friday, he only has one fully fit defender from the first team: Raúl Asencio. Rüdiger, who played against Manchester City and was expected in Vitoria, worked in the gym due to severe discomfort in his left leg, which he was already suffering from on Wednesday and which forced him to push through to be ready for the 'Champions League'. Meanwhile, Xabi could receive good news in the form of a recovery, with Dean Huijsen who seems to have overcome a muscle overload that has made him miss the last five matches. He carried out specific training and his presence or not in Vitoria will be marked by how his feelings in his left knee evolve, which they are taking care of with care not to assume any greater risk. A Mbappé who has been key for Real Madrid this season, having scored 25 of the 45 goals that Xabi Alonso's team have scored in the current course.
"The plan with the Uruguayan is to limit his efforts, as the player wants to be on the pitch in Vitoria."