Mourinho thinks Xabi give a rest to Sunday

Mourinho has given two days off to their players, they're fighting for the league would not have had this privilege, to disconnect, charge batteries and they do not ball three clashes against Valencia. And also because there are players that suit them to recover from overexertion are doing.
The coach points to Xabi Alonso as the best example of all that is left professional in the field and that will come in handy this couple of days off. In fact I could rest for Sunday's game or start and be on the substitute bench Mestalla.
Xabi Alonso is indisputable for Mourinho, but carries some discomfort in the neck from the return match in the Cup against Celta and, according to the coaching staff, could do with a break.
A Mourinho has trouble without this midfielder, which he considers key to the shaft of the team. It says that the player is smarter and more tactical sense of the template. The best reads parties and that has taken a few troubles in defense and attack.
But Xabi Alonso has to be fresh and undisturbed for the second leg of the Cup against Valencia takes place on Wednesday of next week, and, above all, for the tie against Manchester United in the Champions League is apperceived and if you see a yellow card in the first leg could not play at Old Trafford.
Mourinho values ​​give the deserved rest, though, as we say, it will cost without it. Xabi Alonso played in Pamplona touched the neck and, even then, was instrumental in the team's tactical balance. Without Pepe and Sergio Ramos plays without libero and is essential to control the game from the back and make good transitions.
No substitute
The Tolosa is the third player in the squad who has played more minutes this season. A total of 2,393 in all competitions. The first is Cristiano Ronaldo (2538) and the second Iker Casillas (2425). Obviously Xabi is essential.
Mourinho will make changes to the side that will face Valencia in the league. They will book and dispense some players that, three days later, have to play the Cup against Ernesto Valverde's team.
Xabi Alonso has options not relax or play the entire game. Either from the start or off the bench. One of the decisions that the coach is maturing.
In Pamplona, ​​the Portuguese enternador already hinted that he is willing to do rotations and dispense their players. Against Osasuna Özil rested mainly. Now looking to do the same with Xabi Alonso.