Actual Madrid will likely be eager to profit from residence benefit within the first leg of their Champions League Spherical of 16 conflict with metropolis rivals Atletico Madrid. Nonetheless the primary leg will see them with out not less than one key participant, and with questions hanging over their midfield.
It appeared as if Carlo Ancelotti had hit on the appropriate components for the center of the pitch with the introduction of Dani Ceballos, shifting Fede Valverde to the backline. Nonetheless with Ceballos now injured and becoming a member of Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao on the sidelines, and Jude Bellingham suspended for the primary leg, Ancelotti has some considering to do in midfield.
“I don’t assume it’s going to alter the best way we play. I don’t assume it’s going to alter a lot. We’ve to take into account that the gamers who’ve rested may have the chance tomorrow: Asencio, Camavinga… We’ve to take a look at these sorts of issues and nothing extra. We’re not going to bolster the midfield or take off a striker. We’ve to maintain the identical thought.”
The large concern for Actual Madrid is whether or not Valverde will likely be match. The Uruguayan has been used as a right-back in current weeks, however has missed their final three video games by way of a muscle damage, however his involvement has coincided with a major enchancment defensively. He educated on Tuesday night, however is predicted to start out.
“He educated individually yesterday and felt good. Immediately he’ll prepare with the staff and after coaching we are going to make the choice on whether or not he can play or not.”
“Lucas Vazquez,” was his response when requested who would play right-back if Valverde was not deemed match, with Raul Asencio deemed the opposite different.
It appears sure that Asencio will likely be again in at centre-back alongside Antonio Rudiger, with Aurelien Tchouameni in midfield. With out Bellingham, Ceballos or Valverde, it appears probably the Frenchman will likely be accompanied by two of Brahim Diaz, Luka Modric, Eduardo Camavinga or Arda Guler.