Spanish radio "Cadena Ser" reported that Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso has agreed with the club's management on a replacement for English star Jude Bellingham, who will be out for an extended period due to recent shoulder surgery.

According to the source, Alonso believes that Moroccan star Ibrahim Diaz is the ideal choice to fill Bellingham's absence during the upcoming season, which will kick off in mid-August.

The source indicated that Alonso sees Diaz as having high technical abilities and tactical flexibility that qualify him to occupy the attacking midfield position, along with his capabilities in executing defensive tasks when necessary.

Bellingham is expected to be sidelined from the royal club for a period ranging from 3 to 4 months, which gives Diaz a significant opportunity to prove himself during the new season.