Alonso Not Expecting Barca Return

[Folami David]

Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso has said he has not set a date for his return to action as he recovers from a broken bone in his foot.
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The 31-year-old hasn't featured at all for Madrid or Spain this season as he suffered his latest injury just after returning to training following surgery on a groin problem in June.
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There had been rumours that Alonso could be back in time for his side's clash with Barcelona on October 26.
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However, the former Liverpool man dismissed those suggestions and insisted he doesn't know when he will return to competitive action due to a lack of match practice.
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"I hope to be able to return soon. It has been a difficult summer," he said at a sponsor's event on Tuesday.
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"I had taken the decision not to go to the Confederations Cup and have an operation. I think it was the logical thing and the best thing for the team and myself because I wasn't going to be right and in this competition you need to be 100 percent.
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"Then I was close to returning when I broke my foot in training.