Ruled out for the Supercopa: Ancelotti Can't Count on Him against Mallorca

Real Madrid will play the semifinals of the Spanish Supercopa in Arabia against Mallorca. You already know that Barça awaits in the final after managing to get past Athletic this Wednesday. However, the Whites are focused on the game against the vermilions.

It will be a duel in which Ancelotti already has a confirmed absence, a player he won't be able to count on. It's David Alaba, who is still not fully ready to return to the field. Despite the doubts, he won't have minutes against Mallorca in the Supercopa semifinals.

The Austrian continues his preparation, gaining competitive rhythm, and is expected to reappear in January. In fact, Ancelotti took him to Arabia and he's part of the list of registered players. However, he still considers it too soon for him to step on the field in an official game.

It's also unlikely that he could be in the final if Real Madrid manages to secure their place. However, the fact that he has returned to a call-up is already a reason for joy. That means he will be able to play again soon, after more than a year out.

Ancelotti knows it will be a great reinforcement much later

It was in December 2023, in a match against Villarreal, when Alaba had to leave injured. The worst forecasts were confirmed and his recovery took longer than expected. To the point that it was said he wouldn't be able to play soccer again.

However, he has continued working to be available again, and that is a great joy for Ancelotti. He knows it will be a very important reinforcement for the second part of the season. Firstly, because he regains a player of hierarchy for the center of the defense.

Moreover, his good left foot for set pieces and playing out from the back is very useful. It's true that there's still some way to go to see him in full condition as an undisputed starter. However, he will be able to contribute minutes to the team's rotation, and that will relieve Carletto a bit more.