Newly-promoted La Liga club target late move for promising Real Madrid midfielder

Real Madrid is facing several injury and transfer-related issues. A midfield star's recovery from injury is taking longer than anticipated, delaying their return to action. Additionally, despite the club's openness to sell, there have been no offers for an injury-prone defender. In transfer news, Serie A giants are not planning a late move for a fringe midfielder, and Real Madrid has rejected an approach from a Premier League club for a key midfielder. Post-FIFA Club World Cup, three players are speculated to potentially leave the club.

Match preparations and performances are a focus, with detailed talking points ahead of La Liga matches against Osasuna (MD1), Real Oviedo (MD2), and Mallorca (MD3). For a specific match against WSG Tirol, a suggested lineup includes Carreras and Brahim in a 4-3-3 formation. Player ratings from the FIFA Club World Cup highlight performances, with Gonzalo scoring 9 and Asenio rated 3, indicating mixed results.

Under manager Xabi Alonso, there is optimism and scrutiny. A former teammate has backed Alonso, expressing confidence that Real Madrid will compete with Barcelona. However, Alonso must address one of the team's biggest tactical problems. Fans can look forward to three positive aspects under his leadership, and the best possible starting lineup for the FIFA Club World Cup has been discussed. An opinion piece argues that it's time for Ancelotti to drop his obsession with Tchouameni and turn to Raul Asencio for better team dynamics.