The Real Madrid and Spanish international midfield maestro, Xabi Alonso, has returned to the field of play after 166 days on the sidelines. Xabi Alonso rated as one of the greatest midfielder the game has ever witnessed return from a long injury.
Xabi Alonso last played on 17th May when 'Los Blancos' lost the Copa del Rey final against Atlético de Madrid.
During the time of his injury the midfielder went through two operations - the first was to treat his groin injury which effected his fitness last season which also prevented him from playing the Confederation Cup in Brazil and the second injury after he fractured the fifth metatarsal bone in his right foot on 21st August.
Xabi Alonso played his first game in the Real Madrid midweek fixture against Sevilla in which he for 26minutes, Alonso was welcomed by a very excited crowd, current Real Madrid coach has now recovered one of his key players in the heart of midfield.
The midfielder is a senior player in the Real Madrid squad, he poses great mental and physical strength, Alonso was very happy with his return "I am very grateful for this affection from the crowd. im very I have no problems and I hope to slowly get there to be able to help the team, I feel like the team is taking shape but there's still things to be polished"
- Nadim Malek
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