Whether it be through injury or Zidane not counting on him, Álvaro Odriozola has lacked opportunities to be a protagonist this season. With the absence of Carvajal and a Lucas Vázquez who has shone again as a winger, perhaps his manager will play him against Osasuna.
101 days have gone by since the last time that Odriozola played for Real Madrid. It was in the 1-0 home win over Valladolid. Since then, the full-back has gone to become second or even third fiddle whether it be through injury problems or the rise of Lucas Vázquez.
That's why he was one of the protagonists ahead of the match against Osasuna. His team-mate and compatriot took a step back in the line-up, but bit by bit, he has appeared again in attack, which might make room for him to play again.
The other condition that sustains this possibility is the absence of Carvajal. He has hardly moved from Zinedine Zidane's regular starting XI throughout the season, and, suffering from physical discomfort, was not part of the expedition that found so many problems to travel to Pamplona.
What plays against Odriozola is his lack of competitive rhythm. Although he is in the squad and his manager could use him, he hasn't played an official match in more than three months- he's even thinking about going on loan again - and Madrid can't afford to relax in their struggle to hunt down Atlético.