Real: Xabi Alonso closes the door to a starter from Mastantuono

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By: Manu Tournoux

Franco Mastanuono already shocks everyone in Real Madrid

Barely arrived, immediately left? Arrived this summer from River Plate, Franco Mastanuono seems to please Xabi Alonso, who aligned him from the start in the last two Real Madrid games. However, the Argentinian international (3 selections) could already start from Spain, just a few weeks after his arrival. Indeed, Diego Placente would like to count on him for the U20 World Cup, which will start on September 20.

Asked about this this Friday afternoon, Xabi Alonso was very clear. “” If it is up to us, Mastantuono stays here and will not go with Argentina under 20 “Said the Merengues coach at a press conference, on the eve of the trip to Real Sociedad in Liga (4:15 p.m.). A fairly clear message that should not please Argentina much …

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