Real Madrid takes on Pachuca in their second match of the FIFA Club World Cup with Kylian Mbappe.
Xabi Alonso's Los Blancos returned with a 1-1 draw against Al Hilal in the sizzling heat of Miami and he is looking for a response.
The opening goal of Gonzalo Garcia was canceled by Ruben Neves' penalty, because stand-in captain Fede Valverde was refused from the place.
Alonso offered a mixed assessment of the performance on his part, since Pachuca's challenge in North Carolina comes into view on 22 June.
According to reports from Mundo Deportivo, Mbappe has still not returned to training with the team, after being admitted to the hospital because of gastroenteritis.
The French International already missed Hilal game with the issue, and that was initially expected to recover, but he now seems to be out of the settlement to return.
Alonso will keep the situation assessed at the Real Madrid Medical Team, but because of the excessively hot disorders in the US, no risk will be taken.
The last group game of Real Madrid and potential return for Mbappe – is against RB Salzburg on June 27 in Philadelphia.
Alonso is not expected to make too many changes for the collision with Pachuca and the Basque coach could choose to name the same start XI.
Garcia's trust to score in the absence of Mbappe should keep him in the team alongside Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo.
The debate about moving Trent is raging, with the option to start Lucas Vazquez in the defense, but Alonso did not state his long -term plan for the English international at this stage.
Luka Modric is another possible starter, if Alonso chooses to let Valverde or Jude Bellingham rest, with Eduardo Camavinga in line to make the couch.