Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso appeared in a press conference to discuss tomorrow's match against Real Sociedad in the fourth round of La Liga at the Anoeta Stadium.

The coach said: "Visiting Anoeta is always difficult against a strong opponent. The players have all returned in good condition, without injuries or physical issues, and we hope they all train. We are looking forward to tomorrow's match with great enthusiasm after the international break, and we have good confidence in our ability to face the next phase. We have matches every three days, and that's why we need everyone focused and aligned. "

He added: "We want to achieve success, and we strive to manage the team well both technically and humanely, so that all players feel they are part of the project and are ready to put in the required effort at the right time. We have pressure periods with a match every three days."

Regarding Jude Bellingham's return: "I want to be a little optimistic and hope he will be ready before October. He has started to participate gradually in some group training and has made a great effort in the recovery process. His condition is very good. He is unavailable for the match, but I hope he will train normally next week. We are waiting for him when he is ready and feels confident."

About the international break: "It was a positive period. The most important thing is that all players returned healthy without problems. Today we will have our last training session before the match. We had more players than usual during the break, but now we leave that behind. We are preparing for the next phase before the upcoming break, in order to continue growing and solidifying our style. After each match, we will analyze to draw lessons and improve performance. The start will be from Anoeta, which is always a difficult away match."

On the possibility of Rodrigo, Vinicius, and Mbappe playing together: "They can play together; they did so a lot last season. It depends on the nature of the match, their condition, and that of the other players. It is not out of the question at all. We have only played three matches so far, and sometimes we try to draw final conclusions in a very short period."

Regarding the Argentine U21 national team's desire to call up Mastantuno: "If it were up to us, he would stay with us."

About the return of Camavinga and Mendy: "Eduardo Camavinga is in good condition and trains like Jude Bellingham; he is capable of doing almost everything and will be called up soon, he has received the green light. Ferland needs a few more weeks."

On the team's condition: "We are still in the process of building a new team; we want to make changes. Physically, we are better, and we are returning to our usual rhythm of playing every three days, and we need ready players to continue working."

He continued about Kylian Mbappe: "He is in excellent condition, both football-wise and personally. After his first season, he is very much looking forward to his second season; he is accepting his role as a leader for the team, but he does not necessarily have to be the only leader."

On returning to play with three defenders: "We played with this system in the World Cup because we needed a game plan, but now we want to build a team. We were not with three defenders, but one midfielder with them. I haven't forgotten that; we have five defenders, so looking at the quality of the players, we can achieve that. Not doing this in three matches is not decisive; the road is still long."

He followed up on the competition between Carvajal and Arnold: "Fortunately, we have strong competition within the team, and they face internal challenges given that there are ready teammates... This also happens in other positions, such as center-back or winger. Whoever deserves to play will play; this will be repeated throughout the year."

He concluded: "How did you see the Brazilian players after not being called up for the break? Vinicius missed the national team because he was suspended for the first match, Militao is returning from a long-term injury, and when he plays, he performs better. Rodrigo is improving more and more, Endrick is very close; I don’t think they will stay with us in the next break, but if that happens, it will be welcome. But I think Carlo Ancelotti will call them up again."