A few days ago, the Western media "Marca" wrote an article analyzing Mastantono's plight at Real Madrid.
The full text is as follows:
Mastantuono experienced a huge transformation last summer. He joined a new club, played in a very different league to Argentina's and played a very different role than he had at River Plate. He went from being a dazzling star at River Plate to a young star desperate for a place in a Real Madrid team that demands so much from its players that there is no room for error. Real Madrid will not wait or respect anyone's growth time. Mastantono arrived at the Santiago Bernabeu with injuries stemming from his final appearance with River Plate in the Club World Cup before joining Real Madrid.
Mastantuono's desire to impress and earn a starting spot inadvertently became his first obstacle. Mastantono has been given a chance, starting 6 of the first 7 games he joined Real Madrid. However, he failed to allay doubts and failed to show enough quality to cement his as-yet-uncertain place in Alonso's system. Game after game came and Mastantono could never find his rhythm. His personality and courage, qualities necessary to succeed at Real Madrid, stand in stark contrast to his inconsistency in execution and decision-making. There is no doubt about his talent, but he still needs further polishing to reach that level.
In 689 minutes in La Liga and the Champions League, Mastantono only contributed 1 goal and 1 assist. His inner feeling was very clear: something was wrong with his state. This is not so much a question of personal statistics as it is a question of on-field performance. Then, the big games came one after another, and each coach's starting lineup was truly formed, but Mastantuono was lost among the many teammates. At this time, he realized that it was time to stop, listen to his inner voice, and take a good rest. When your body sends out a distress signal, there is no magic pill that can help you fight off stress.
Osteitis pubis, an injury that seriously affects young players in world football, has become Mastantono’s biggest enemy. When the pain spreads to the pubic bone, the severe pain is so unbearable that players may even see stars popping up in front of their eyes. Mastantono was deeply involved. He was in agony, his thoughts were confused, and his football talent seemed trapped in a body that could not be relieved.
Now, Mastantono needs time. He needs time to heal, collect his thoughts, and complete the adaptation process, which is different for every player.
Mastantuono said frankly in the show: "I have just arrived at Real Madrid. I am in the adaptation period and I hope this process will end as soon as possible. I hope that I can quickly integrate into the European arena. This will be a long story with many games to play. I have not reached my best state yet. I spent a good time at River Plate, which is what brought me here, but this is not my peak yet."