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Reveal Whether Ancelotti Will Be Able to Count on Ceballos Against Arsenal: 'He Has Asked Him...'

Ancelotti Speaks Clearly About Whether Ceballos Will Be Against Arsenal and Things Are More Complicated Than Desired

The next important match that Real Madrid has after qualifying for the Copa del Rey final is the Champions quarter-final clash against Arsenal. For this match, they will surely have to rely on several of the key players in the squad, at least for the most part. One of these names, which is clearly among the main ones to be able to reach the match, is Dani Ceballos.

From the club, they are not entirely convinced about when his return date would be and whether he might be available for this match. However, the most recent information is quite clear from the club's stance. "The staff has asked him to exhaust his options" is what seems to be happening with this player today in the team.

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Dani Ceballos could arrive against Arsenal | Real Madrid Confidencial

Everything points to it not being entirely easy to decide whether this player will finally be able to be present during this match. Additionally, it seems there is a high risk due to his injury that he might have a relapse, which would be a very hard blow.

They Don't Want to Take Too Many Risks

It is logical to think that a player like this, who adapted perfectly to the midfield as the team's organizer, is necessary for this clash. However, it is also logical that the club doesn't seek to force any type of early reintegration.

"Carlo Ancelotti and the coaching staff want to try to exhaust the possibilities for him to be in the first leg against Arsenal, but the player is very afraid." This is the note from Real Madrid's doctors, who give their opinion. A perspective that, of course, generates quite a few doubts about whether he will be able to return 100% as desired.

Meanwhile, Mario Cortegana talks about what is happening around Ancelotti's coaching staff and the player's own feelings. "He has a high risk of relapse; he had tendon involvement. The target is Alavés, but the staff wants to push his options."

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Carlo Ancelotti won't take risks with Dani Ceballos | Real Madrid Confidencial

They Will Do Whatever Is Possible

While taking foolish risks is not a real option for the club, the reality is that they will do everything possible for him to reach this match. However, if they see that something is not going well, then they will have to desist from this possibility.

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