Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso has insisted he can build a potent midfield partnership with fellow playmaker Xavi as he prepares for Saturday's 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ qualifier at home to Belgium.
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Injuries to Cesc Fabregas and Andres Iniesta have left Alonso as the obvious choice alongside Xavi and defensive enforcer Marcos Senna for the fixture at Deportivo's Riazor stadium. Questions have been raised about the pair's compatibility due to their similar playing styles, but the Basque midfielder, now back in La Liga with Real Madrid, is confident they can prosper.
