Story byAlonso offers reassurance to injured Real Madrid midfielder – ‘By 2026, you will be…’Madrid UniversalMon, December 22, 2025 at 8:20 AM UTC·2 min readAccording to a report from Defensa Central, Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has personally reassured Eduardo Camavinga that his role at the club will change dramatically in the new year. Camavinga is fully aware that 2026 represents a defining chapter in his Real Madrid career. For him, it is no longer a season of development or rotation, but one of clarity. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIt will either be the year he establishes himself as a pillar of the team or risks stagnation. Alonso has already made his position clear that Camavinga is central to his vision. Xabi Alonso’s promiseThe Real Madrid coach believes the team functions at its best when Camavinga operates alongside Aurelien Tchouameni. That belief was reinforced by the system used against Athletic Club, a blueprint Alonso wants to carry into the new year and repeat consistently. Internally, the message to Camavinga could not be stronger. As the outlet reports, “Forget the bench, by 2026 you will be an undisputed starter,” is the clear idea Alonso has in mind. Camavinga will be a regular starter in 2026.