""In this [international] break we've worked with Trent, collectively and individually, after the injuries he had," Alonso said in a news conference on Saturday, ahead of Madrid's game at Elche. "Trent being in better form gives us more options in that position, and we have other players too. Fede [Valverde] is still there. [Eder] Militao played right-back with Brazil the other day, and Raul [Asencio] can play there too.""
"Madrid's performances against Liverpool and Rayo were criticised, after the team failed to score in either game, with star forward Kylian Mbappe unable to register a single shot on target in either match. "We didn't score at Liverpool or in Vallecas, but it isn't just about Kylian, it's about the team," Alonso said. "When we don't score we have to look for alternatives: the wingers, the midfielders, set pieces... The goals will return, I have no doubts.""
Federico Valverde's inclusion on the injury list weakens Real Madrid's midfield options ahead of upcoming matches. Xabi Alonso reported that Trent Alexander-Arnold improved through collective and individual training during the international break, offering more options at right-back. Alexander-Arnold was omitted from England's squad after injuries limited his involvement in his debut LaLiga season and he logged only nine minutes at Anfield and seven at Rayo Vallecano, facing boos at Liverpool. Real Madrid failed to score against Liverpool and Rayo, with Kylian Mbappe unable to register a shot on target. Alonso said the team must seek alternatives and that goals will return.
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