Real Madrid Confidencial Ancelotti Smiles Again, Real Madrid Will Have Reinforcements to Face City
Real Madrid's Italian coach will have two essential players for the return match
Good News for Carlo Ancelotti Ahead of Next Wednesday's Match Against Manchester City at Santiago Bernabéu. After the match against CA Osasuna, the Italian coach and the white team are looking to quickly move past what happened. The Madrid team has the task of advancing to the next round of the Champions League, where Atlético or Bayer Leverkusen await.
For the tough test against Manchester City, Carlo Ancelotti recovers two key pieces. Antonio Rüdiger and David Alaba will be available for next Wednesday. Both were injured two weeks ago, but they have already been able to train with the group.
The effort and recovery they have made in recent days have allowed them to be ready for the call-up. However, Lucas Vázquez will not be available, as he continues with his physical discomfort.
Ancelotti Has More Options for Defense
The return of Antonio Rüdiger gives Carlo Ancelotti the opportunity to strengthen the center of the defense. Now that RaúlAsencio has earned a spot in the starting eleven, the Italian will have more options.
If no unforeseen events arise, the Italian coach's plan is to count on the German and the youth player in the defense. Meanwhile, Aurélien Tchouaméni would move to the midfield, alongside Dani Ceballos and Jude Bellingham.
In this scenario, Eduardo Camavinga would be relegated to the bench. However, the Frenchman could be one of the options that Carlo Ancelotti uses in the second half. When fatigue starts to take its toll on the players, the appearance of the French midfielder can be decisive.
Lucas Vázquez Misses the Match Against Manchester City
However, Carlo Ancelotti will not be able to count on Lucas Vázquez. The Galician is dealing with discomfort and will continue working on his recovery with the aim of being available for the match against Girona CF in LaLiga next weekend.
In this situation, the Italian coach will continue to rely on Fede Valverde, who continues to perform perfectly on the right flank. The Uruguayan has proven to be a reliable asset, regardless of the position he occupies.
In the match against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, Valverde excelled at the highest level on the wing. Therefore, his performance at Santiago Bernabéu is expected to follow the same line.
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