The Real Madrid has announced its squad for the upcoming trip to the United States, where it will begin preparations for the Club World Cup. The expedition, set to depart on June 14, will include a total of 34 players, among whom are several still recovering from injuries, such as Militao, Carvajal, Mendy, Camavinga, and Rüdiger.
The new head coach, Xabi Alonso, has opted to include the club's first two signings: Dean Huijsen and Trent Alexander-Arnold. Additionally, he has called up eight young talents from the academy, including Yousi, Fortea, Diego Aguado, Víctor Muñoz, Mario Martín, Chema, and Gonzalo.
Alonso has started his journey at Valdebebas, and in the coming days, the international players competing with their national teams are expected to join. This project kickoff comes at a peculiar time, as the team transitions between the end of one season and the start of another.
The Madrid coach has welcomed back Valverde and Rodrygo, and he hopes that Courtois can overcome his sacroiliitis injury to be available. The academy players are also expected to integrate quickly into the squad, while the 10 internationals will gradually join, starting with the French players Mbappé and Tchouameni, who are currently in the final stages of the Nations League.
The first match for Madrid in this tournament will be against Al Hilal from Saudi Arabia on June 18 in Miami. With such a large and varied squad, Alonso will have the opportunity to test different combinations and give minutes to young talents, although the pressure to deliver results will be immediate.
Madrid fans are eagerly awaiting to see how this new chapter unfolds under Xabi Alonso's leadership, who faces the challenging task of maintaining the club's legacy while integrating new prospects and recovering injured players.