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Rodrygo, Injured, Will Miss the Visit to Girona and Real Madrid's Attack Will be in the Picture

Ancelotti loses Rodrygo, injured, to face Girona and Real Madrid is left with a very depleted attack

The bad news continues for Real Madrid in terms of injuries, this time with the absence of Rodrygo . Despite being included in the squad for the match against Girona , he has finally been left out. The club confirmed this on its website on Saturday.

According to various sources, Rodrygo has suffered musclediscomfort , which means he will be out. A very painful blow for Ancelotti, who sees his forward line in a tight spot. Vinícius is also unavailable , although he should be to face Atalanta.

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Penalty committed on Rodrygo in San Mamés not called | Real Madrid Confidencial

It should be remembered that Rodrygo was already injured in recent weeks after the match against Osasuna . But against Getafe he was able to return and he did so directly in the starting eleven. He also repeated at San Mamés against Athletic, where he was a starter in the defeat of the merengue team.

But this new injury is a setback for him, who needed to get back into rhythm for the final stretch of the year when there are difficult matches. In fact, Real Madrid had the Girona game marked as they need the 3 points. Something essential to continue fighting with Barça and not let them get away.

In Addition to Rodrygo, Ancelotti Has Two Other Last-minute Absences

With Rodrygo absent, and Vinícius still not available, Ancelotti knows he will have a problem in attack. Not only has the Brazilian been absent at the last minute, but Gonzalo and Chema are also out . In his place, Real Madrid have announced that they have drafted Yáñez.

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Endrick celebrating a goal with Real Madrid | Real Madrid Confidencial

With the announced absences, Carletto has a big problem in putting together his starting lineup at Montilivi. Mbappé is a sure thing but his partner in attack is the big doubt he has right now. He could opt for Endrick , one of the great demands of Real Madrid.

The other option he has is to bring in Brahim and have Tchoauméni return to the starting eleven or to opt for Arda Güler . We won't know officially until two hours before the match starts. Ancelotti has a difficult day ahead of him to solve Rodrygo's absence.

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