The Real Madrid player whom Xabi Alonso asks for more effort is

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Since his return from injury, Eduardo Camavinga has been seen as the game-changer, the spark as the twelfth player. However, what he has shown so far is an erratic version with little impact on the game, continuing the trend from last season. This is what Xabi Alonso aims to drastically change at Real Madrid.

Camavinga facing the mirror of demand

The coach of Real Madrid sees in Camavinga a player with enormous potential, despite not having fully showcased all his virtues at just 22 years old. As reported by DefensaCentral, Xabi demands that he stops being just an option and becomes a tactical weapon. Some adjustments will come with minutes and experience, others through specific work in individual sessions.

The context is unfavorable: he returns from an injury suffered in August (right ankle sprain), which had already delayed his recovery. Added to that, he previously suffered an adductor tendon rupture in April, which prematurely ended his season. In this unstable physical condition, achieving a different version becomes doubly challenging.

Xabi Alonso believes in him (and has plans)

Xabi Alonso has reiterated praise for Camavinga: highlighting his dynamism, versatility, and ability to adapt to the desired style. In the 4-1 victory against Levante, Alonso noted that the Frenchman has already "done things" and that his profile fits what Madrid needs.

The coach sees him as an option to break through tight defenses, to provide a breath of fresh air to the midfield when necessary. In that sense, Camavinga could alternate between defensive and offensive roles, depending on the coach's scheme at the moment.

Furthermore, Alonso has hinted that Camavinga and Jude Bellingham could start in important matches like the derby against Atlético. This expectation confirms the coach's confidence in pushing him up in his role.

Fierce competition in the midfield

There is no surplus of spots in Madrid's midfield: Tchouaméni, Fede Valverde, and Bellingham are the current pillars. However, Valverde's underperformance has opened a window for Camavinga to boost his candidacy. With Carvajal and Trent's injuries, Fede could move to the right side, giving more room for Camavinga to compete.

The club, despite current doubts, is not willing to transfer the midfielder. He is under contract until 2029, and it is believed he has not yet reached his footballing maturity. His potential remains outstanding, but at the same time, a change in attitude is expected: the level shown in recent months has been very low.

The path to change is clear: he must increase his presence, improve decision-making, regain passing consistency, and elevate his physical intensity to sustain matches. If he achieves that, he can justify the trust his coach places in him.

Upcoming matches, a litmus test

The upcoming games will be a decisive period for Camavinga. He knows he is under scrutiny. Since April, he hasn't played, and physical setbacks have hindered his progress. The club is already investigating the origins of these accumulated injuries to prevent relapses.

Wearing the badge of Real Madrid and under Xabi Alonso's guidance, the mission is clear: to become one of those players who can turn the game around. The La Liga EA Sports season offers chapters to write, and he must use them to leave behind that lukewarm version and emerge as a decisive footballer. Eduardo Camavinga.

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