A draw against Al-Hilal (1-1), a victory against Pachuca (3-1): the beginnings of Real Madrid in this club World Cup, disputed in the United States, are for the moment quite slow. But the Merengues have several good apologies to explain this start of mixed competition.
First there is a new method to tame for players, Xabi Alonso having a different approach from that of Carlo Ancelotti. The integration of the two defensive recruits, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen, also requires a little time in a sector under construction.
Without forgetting, of course, the absence of Kylian Mbappé. The French striker, victim of acute gastroenteritis, missed the first two Merengues meetings in this club world. Will he finally be restored to face Salzburg on Friday, a decisive match for the qualification in the round of 16?
Kylian Mbappé “still very low”
Last week, El Chiringuito had announced a period of ten days for the tricolor international (26 years) to be completely handed over. And it seems that the trend has not changed since then. The Spanish media claims Tuesday that it is
“Excluded” To see the Madrid striker in the starting eleven against the Austrians.
“It is still very low”specifies the journalist Edu Aguirre. It remains to be seen if Kylian Mbappé will be sufficiently in good shape to be launched during part by Xabi Alonso. An entry into play would allow him to find some sensations down the final phase. If Casa Blanca is not eliminated, of course.
