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Preparations for La Liga debut
The squad continues the preparation for facing Alaves in the next Saturday. The great news is that Mendy, who is still in recovery from an injury, begun training outdoors.
❗| Benzema and Carvajal completed part of the training session with the group, while Mendy combined work in the gym and on the pitch. Kroos and Ceballos trained inside the facilities. pic.twitter.com/XkDgfqMd8l
— Madrid Xtra. (@MadridXtra) August 10, 2021
Asensio and Vallejo are back with the squad
Both players were with the Spain National team in the Olympics. They joined the rest of the squad during yesterday training session.
Asensio and Vallejo are back.✅ pic.twitter.com/kkZU8LIX5l
— Madrid Xtra. (@MadridXtra) August 10, 2021
Mbappe rumours continue
| ‘It may sound crazy’, but in Paris they would prefer Mbappe to go for FREE than sell him this summer for a big fee. PSG want Mbappe - Neymar - Messi, they want to win the Champions League.@marca [ ]
— Madrid Xtra. (@MadridXtra) August 10, 2021
Fabrizio Romano also thinks Mbappe is staying this season at PSG and if the player doesn’t renew, Real will sign him for free next season.