"I’ll be the one who decides. Let that be clear" - Xabi Alonso addresses query regarding Real Madrid man's reported refusal to play against Kairat

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Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso has dismissed rumors that Federico Valverde refused to play against Kairat Almaty in the UEFA Champions League. Let that be clear.”Alonso also revealed Valverde is ready to play against Villarreal and emphasized the importance of winning the match. AdXabi Alonso says Real Madrid 'need to perform at a high level' against VillarrealXabi Alonso urged his players to be at their best when they face Villarreal tomorrow. Real Madrid sit second on the table with 18 points, while the Yellow Submarine are two points behind Alonso's men in third position. We try to maintain good communication, and so far there haven't been any problems.”Real Madrid have lost only one league match this season.