Xabi Alonso has shed fresh light on why Gonzalo Garcia is seeing fewer minutes, even after his standout World Cup run. Speaking with reporters, the Real Madrid boss said that Garcia's situation is a direct result of Kylian Mbappe returning to full fitness.
SoftFootball recently reported on how Thibaut Courtois called the Frenchman a leader , noting Mbappe's growing leadership influence, which has shifted the team's dynamics in attack.
Alonso, in a post shared by Fabrizio Romano on his official X account , did not hide his admiration for Garcia, who was one of the stars of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. But he admitted that having Mbappe available again naturally changes the picture.
