Arya News - A report from Defensa Central suggests that Jesus Fortea, one of the brightest young prospects in Real Madrid’s academy, could finally get his big break with the arrival of Xabi Alonso at the helm.�...
According to the report, Alonso intends to integrate Fortea into first-team training sessions, especially during pre-season, to assess his level in a more competitive setting.
Should he meet expectations, Fortea could be handed a legitimate role in the senior squad rotation .
Alonso’s initial assessments of Fortea have reportedly been overwhelmingly positive. The Spaniard is said to be baffled as to why Carlo Ancelotti never offered him a chance with the first team, especially given the injury crisis that hit the defence this past season.
Despite facing severe problems in defence, Ancelotti opted to promote other academy players like Lorenzo Aguado instead of Fortea, a decision that raised eyebrows among insiders at the club.
Alonso, however, seems determined to chart a different course. He views Fortea as a serious contender for first-team minutes and believes that continuity and confidence could see him develop into a long-term asset for Real Madrid.
From a tactical perspective, Fortea fits the modern mould of an aggressive, technically sound full-back, capable of contributing both in defence and attack, something Alonso values highly.