Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has confirmed that he has not ruled out affording a debut appearance to a member of the club’s summer recruitment list on Tuesday.The player in question? Franco

Coach Xabi Alonso said that he "won't look for excuses" after Real Madrid's hurried pre-season, while confirming that new arrival Franco Mastantuono could feature when the team host Osasuna on Tuesday.

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso said on Monday he wanted his team's performance on the pitch to do the talking for him as he begins his first LaLiga campaign at home against Osasuna on Tuesday.