Najah Souss Overview

The Merengue wound has not yet healed: and Asensio's operation adds to the pressure

"The matter is confusing"

Brighton’s latest sensation Chema Andres has wasted no time in making his mark on the Premier League, but the 21-year-old midfielder already has one eye on a potential return to his former home. After a blistering start to life at the Amex Stadium, Andres - already being dubbed the 'new Rodri' - has openly admitted that he harbours ambitions of wearing the famous white shirt of Real Madrid once again.

Real Madrid icon Marcelo has lifted the lid on his early days at the Bernabeu, detailing the extraordinary welcome he received from his predecessor Roberto Carlos. Despite arriving in the Spanish capital with the explicit purpose of replacing the veteran defender, Marcelo found a mentor rather than a rival in his fellow countryman.