"It hasn't been an easy season for me." said Alonso.
"If you ask any player what it is like coming back from injury and they will tell you the most important thing is to get a run of games.
"That is exactly what I need now and hopefully I can get that, although I know it will be difficult because Steven, Javier and Lucas have all been doing well.
"But I will keep on working hard in training and hopefully my chance will come.
"You have to make sure you are ready when your chance does come, so if I am selected tomorrow I will give everything.
"It is always nice when fans tell you they like to see you in the team, and I am grateful for the support I have had from them, but now is the time for me to deliver."