Before the final match between Juventus, Real Madrid officially confirmed that the 33-year-old superstar was injured for one month and missed the Club World Cup

On June 28, Real Madrid was preparing for the first round of the upcoming Club World Cup knockout round, and the team's opponent was Juventus. In the group stage, Real Madrid successfully won the first place in the group with 2 wins and 1 draw, beating Riyadh Crescent, while Juventus unfortunately lost in the competition with Manchester City and failed to win the top spot in the group. Compared with Real Madrid's group stage opponents, Juventus' overall strength is stronger, which makes this single-game knockout stage many variables, and Alonso will face severe challenges. Just as the decisive battle was approaching, Real Madrid officially announced that a 33-year-old star player would be out of the club's World Cup for one month due to injury.

In this Club World Cup, Real Madrid suffered from serious injuries, and Mbappe, Kavajal, Mendy, Kamavenga, Alaba, Militon and Enderick failed to participate in the group stage. Due to the shortage of defense personnel, especially the dilemma of central defender position, Alonso has been using a three-guard formation during Leverkusen's coaching period in the past, but the current central defender configuration of Real Madrid is obviously unable to meet its tactical needs.

If Alaba and Militon can stay healthy, Alonso's coaching will be smoother. However, both of them suffered injuries, among which Alaba's injuries were particularly serious and he would not be able to participate in the entire Club World Cup. Real Madrid's statement released today shows that Alaba's left calf soleus muscle was injured and is expected to take at least one month to recover.

Alaba joined Real Madrid after a free transfer. He replaced Ramos as the new No. 4 player, and now his fourth season for Real Madrid. In the first two seasons, Alaba's attendance rate has always been high, which is an important pillar for Real Madrid to win the 2021-2022 Champions League championship. However, since last season, due to a torn cruciate ligament in his knee, he has experienced a long absence, and his physical condition has not recovered so far, and his number of appearances has dropped sharply. He has only played 31 games for Real Madrid in the past two seasons, including 24 starts. Alaba last played for Real Madrid in April, when he was preparing for the Club World Cup, but he didn't expect to suffer another new injury this season.

If Alaba can play healthily, it will make great contributions to Real Madrid's tactics, and can be competent in the central defender position, as well as the left back and even the midfielder. If Alonso uses the three-back tactic, Alaba will be the best choice for the left center back as a left foot player. However, considering his frequent injuries, Alonso will not be able to send him out in this Club World Cup.

In addition, Militon also suffered a serious knee injury. Currently, there are only three healthy central defenders in Real Madrid, Rudiger, Heisen and Asensio. Although Chu Ameni, the midfielder, can play a temporary guest appearance in the central defender, but when using the three-guard formation for a long time, Real Madrid may need to add a central defender to ensure the stable implementation of the tactics.