Xabi Alonso

[Buzzo]

very easily if those wages were correct. Only gone 32 and the guy can dominate and dictate games.

To be honest this is the first time in a long time where i'm actually excited to see who we sign. Use to being nervous and apprehensive. Hopefully we
are in a great position in the league table come Jan window and will look an attractive prospect.

And Suarez signing a new contract is a massive show of intent.

[danperkins]

And Suarez signing a new contract is a massive show of intent.

[Phoenix07]

I've said since last year he'll probably go to Juventus. Another league for a top side, and he'd be a direct replacement for Pirlo.

[Cormack74]

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11827/9086586/la-liga-real-madrid-midfielder-xabi-alonso-burst-eardrum-in-valencia-clash

Real Madrid have confirmed midfielder Xabi Alonso suffered a perforated left eardrum during Sunday's game against Valencia.

Alonso was elbowed by Frenchman Jeremy Mathieu in the 58th minute of the game at the Mestalla Stadium, which Real won 3-2.

The 32-year-old alerted club doctors when the pain did not ease following the conclusion of the match and he returned to Madrid by car, rather than taking the plane with his team-mates.

"After undergoing medical tests, it has been found that Xabi Alonso has a perforated left eardrum as a result of a blow received in the match against Valencia," said the club's medical report which was released online.

Perforated eardrums often heal without treatment within two months but in more severe cases surgery can be required.

The club gave no indication on Alonso's outlook beyond the fact it depended on the player's progress over Christmas.

Sunday's victory was Real's final game before the festive break with their next outing being a friendly against Paris Saint-Germain on January 2 in Doha before taking on Celta Vigo in La Liga four days later.

[Chazza]

Ouch.

[el matador]

I'm surprised real aren't doing everything they can to keep him. Their entire style of play relies heavily on Alonso.

They have bought illaramendi but hes nowhere near alonsos level. He might be eventually but i doubt it.

There's only one xabi Alonso.

[Fosterbloke]

Why are they playing a friendly?

[Vermilion]

$o they can $pread happine$$.

[john316]

Its why the Winter Breaks are a ****ing waste of time. Just an excuse for the big boys to play some money making friendlies in nice weather.

[DeanoUK]

Its why the Winter Breaks are a ****ing waste of time. Just an excuse for the big boys to play some money making friendlies in nice weather.

Lol just read that the moment Harry Redknapp said the same thing on soccer am (watching Xmas day recorded). I think you're right. Pointless exercise.

[Chilts33]

2 years extension signed.

[Chazza]

Confirmed?

[Mostar]

Yes he confirmed via his twitter.

[Chazza]

Lee will be gutted that his 'sauce' is a let down.

[Mostar]