Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso has confirmed that Kylian Mbappé is fit and available for Sunday’s La Liga clash against Alavés, as his injury-hit side looks to arrest a poor run of form.
Mbappé missed Wednesday’s Champions League loss to Manchester City, a defeat that left Madrid with only two wins from their last eight matches and increased pressure on Alonso’s position.
“We’ve got Kylian back, he’s ready to play. Tomorrow we’ll see and decide if he starts, but that’s obviously good news,” Alonso said on Saturday.
Madrid will travel to Vitoria without several key players. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dani Carvajal and Eduardo Camavinga remain sidelined through injury, while Fran García, Álvaro Carreras and Endrick are suspended. Defender Dean Huijsen is expected to return for the encounter, which could prove crucial for Alonso’s future.
“Despite the players we’ve got out, we still have a strong enough squad and a strong enough team,” the coach added.
With Real Madrid sitting four points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona, Alonso expressed hope that the current struggles could ultimately strengthen his side.
“We are having difficulties, but we can grow from them. If we get through these tough moments and change the dynamic, maybe in a few weeks we’ll look back and say we went through a lot, but it made us stronger.”
