The Spanish newspaper "Defensa Central" revealed on Thursday about a state of uncertainty dominating the situation of the young Argentine star Franco Mastantono at Real Madrid, where the player continues to be absent from playing despite the club's official announcement of his recovery from injury.
The report points out that Mastantono, who is considered one of Real Madrid's most important acquisitions last summer, has not featured in any minute of play with the team a full month after his injury with "pubalgia" which occurred after a match against Valencia on November 1.
Explanations for the Absence and Caution:
Although the player was included in the last lists for the team, including the recent match against Athletic Bilbao which Real Madrid won (3-0), coach Xavi Alonso did not play him, even with available time in the second half.
The source points out that the official message from the club confirms that the winger "is not injured" and has overcome his physical problems, but the most logical explanation is that pubalgia is a difficult injury that requires careful handling, and Alonso prefers not to risk the player at this time, although he is fit medically.
Management's Patience and Comparison with "Kaka":
The club's management recognizes the difficulty of this injury, and is patient with the 18 year-old player, especially as they do not want to repeat the scenario of former team star Kaka, who faced similar problems.
Mastantono, who cost the club's coffers more than 60 million euros, is considered almost Alonso's first choice for the right attacking side, and has participated in 12 out of 19 matches played by the team this season. It is expected that he will have a new opportunity to return to the field in the upcoming match against Celta Vigo on Sunday.
