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Ancelotti's Choice for Girona after Rodrygo's Injury, His Decision is Official

Ancelotti has full confidence in the player chosen to replace Rodrygo after his injury

The tragedies for Real Madrid don't stop this season, with Rodrygo's injury being the latest bad news. The Brazilian striker, who had barely recovered, has suffered a relapse that has affected the team . However, Ancelotti has already chosen the player who will replace the Brazilian for the match against Girona.

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Rodrygo Goes seriously in the middle of the match | Didac Aguirre

Trusting in the Real Madrid youth academy, the coach has included Gonzalo García in the squad . The young winger has earned his place to be present in this important match. Despite Rodrygo's injury, there's full confidence in Gonzalo's abilities.

Another Opportunity for the Quarry

Given the constant injuries suffered by the squad this season, the youth team has emerged as the solution. Raúl Asencio demonstrated, and continues to demonstrate, the great level of all the members of Castilla . The young center-back has established himself in the club's starting eleven after his solid performances and showing an attitude worthy of an experienced player.

Following Asencio's promotion, Ancelotti has decided to rely on the youth system again. At just 20 years old, Gonzalo is one of Castilla's great talents. Having been trained in the youth system since his arrival at the U12 B in 2014, the Spaniard is set to replace the talented Rodrygo.

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Gonzalo with Real Madrid Castilla | Didac Aguirre

The 1,250 minutes played with Castilla demonstrate the progress and consistency that Gonzalo has had . His opportunity in the first team is also a new opportunity for the youth team to show its level. Even so, his presence in the starting eleven remains a doubt that Ancelotti hasn't solved.

A complicated meeting

Despite not being the same Girona as last season, the team is still quite solid . Being eighth in the La Liga table and playing at home, Real Madrid is facing a match that is as important as it is complicated.

Gonzalo García faces the challenge of showing his worth if he gets minutes. With very little time left before the start of the match, the expectations of the young winger have grown considerably . However, what generates the most doubts is the playing time that the Italian will give him.

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