Maximum concern in Madrid after Xabi Alonso's decision regarding Brahim: 'Madness'

Madrid is just a few hours away from making their league debut and, consequently, Xabi Alonso is already finalizing the last preparations to face Osasuna, always a tough opponent. Xabi Alonso has important absences such as Jude Bellingham and also believes that the preseason has been too short, but he knows Madrid are required to win everything. It is precisely for this reason that Xabi Alonso has made a drastic and unexpected decision regarding Brahim Díaz, a Madrid player and Moroccan international: concern in Madrid.

The transfer market remains open and everything can change, but it seems clear that Xabi Alonso has been very clear with Florentino Pérez and, consequently, there will be few changes. Xabi Alonso was hoping for a last-minute signing, but Rodrygo still hasn't left the club and, therefore, there is little salary margin to register new signings. That being said, Xabi Alonso has made an unexpected decision regarding Brahim Díaz: there is concern in Madrid, Florentino Pérez has already expressed it to his closest Madridist circle.

Madrid will make their league debut this coming Tuesday (9 p.m.) at Santiago Bernabéu against Osasuna, a tough opponent who has lost key players like Areso, now in Bilbao. Despite the absences of Jude Bellingham, Camavinga, Endrick, and Mendy, Madrid are clear favorites: Xabi Alonso has a plan and Brahim plays a key role in it.

Maximum concern in Madrid after Xabi Alonso's decision with Brahim: "madness"

With Rodrygo still considering a possible departure from the club, Xabi Alonso has started to shape what will be his starting attacking trio. Everyone expected Jude Bellingham to be there, but the Englishman is injured and his place seemed likely to go to Franco Mastantuono, but in the end, that won't be the case. Xabi Alonso still doesn't see the Argentine midfielder as ready, something that is causing a lot of concern in Madrid.

Apparently, Xabi Alonso has made a last-minute decision and this involves starting Brahim Díaz. The Málaga native, a Moroccan international, is highly regarded by Xabi Alonso and his preseason has been "very good," according to Real Madrid sources. The Málaga native became Xabi Alonso's choice to accompany Vinícius and Mbappé in the last preseason test for Real Madrid in Tyrol (Austria).

Xabi Alonso's commitment to Brahim is total, but this is causing some concern in Madrid, especially now that such a significant bet has been made on Mastantuono. Despite this feeling, Xabi Alonso is clear about his choice and won't hesitate: Brahim Díaz is set to start in Real Madrid's league opener.