Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid)
Xabi Alonso’s importance to Real Madrid was illustrated best in his absence.
The Spain international fractured his metatarsal in August, and only recently made his comeback for his club.
After a difficult month period between September 28th and October 26th with defeats to Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona, Real Madrid have won every La Liga fixture since Ancelotti restored Xabi Alonso to his team.
However, at the age of 31 it may be time to start blooding his replacement Asier Illarramendi, and with Alonso’s contract set to expire in 2014, the Daily Mirror have linked him with a reunion with Jose Mourinho at Stamford Bridge.
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