Gonzalo is not guaranteed a prominent role in the squad due to the presence of bigger names in attack. However, Alonso is known to place his trust in youth, and the fact that the 21-year-old forward started all six games at the Club World Cup was a strong enough evidence that he will not shy away from incorporating academy prospects. Los Blancos return to pre-season training in the first week of August, and Gonzalo is expected to be a part of the first-team dynamics.