Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso talk say e too early to yan if Kylian Mbappe go fit for Sunday La Liga game wey dem get against Alaves.
France superstar suppose miss Wednesday Champions League game against Manchester City because of knee wahala, so e shock people when dem include am for matchday squad.
Mbappe no even play though, as Alonso no wan take risk, even tho Real Madrid need goal for second half to make draw.
Rodrygo don put Real Madrid ahead with him first goal of the season, but Nico O’Reilly and Erling Haaland score make Man City carry all three points go house.
Los Blancos go try return to winning ways against Alaves for La Liga on Sunday, but we no know yet if Mbappe go dey available for selection.
Mbappe Still Doubted For Alaves Game
“E too early to sabi if e go ready for Sunday. We gots take am day by day, and today e no fit play, otherwise e for don play. We miss am, but we get enough chances to score second goal,” Alonso yan to reporters.
Mbappe dey on fire this season for Real Madrid, don score 25 goals in 21 games for all competitions, plus give four assists.
26-year-old don get 16 goals and four assists in 16 La Liga matches this term, while e don manage nine goals for five Champions League games.
Pressure don dey increase for Alonso after the Man City loss, and Real Madrid bosses go dey expect big response this weekend.
Rodrygo Fit Still Start Against Alaves?
Even if Mbappe dey fit for Sunday, Rodrygo fit still get place for starting XI, after him first goal since March against Man City. Brazilian be standout performer for the match.
“I like how e play. The goal na consequence of other things wey e do well. E be one of the good news today to see him show individual quality, flair, and also score, wey important for am,” Alonso yan.
“We sabi him quality. I dey feel support from other players. We dey together every day, dey prepare for matches, and I like how close we dey. The hug and goal na positive thing. E make difference. I dey very pleased for am. E go continue improve, and e dey on the right track.”
Real Madrid dey second for La Liga table, four points behind leaders Barcelona before the next set of top-flight matches for Spain.
