Actual Madrid will likely be aiming to finish 2024 on a excessive after they tackle Sevilla on Sunday afternoon. On the again of profitable the Intercontinental Cup throughout the week, a win on the Santiago Bernabeu would see them transfer into second place on the very least, with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid going through one another on Saturday evening.
Talking forward of the fixture (through Diario AS), Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that he could have Ferland Mendy out there after he missed Actual Madrid’s final three matches. He additionally gave an replace on David Alaba’s state of affairs.
“Mendy has recovered, and he’s out there for tomorrow. Alaba can also be doing a part of coaching, he’ll return with the group on the thirtieth and will likely be out there, I feel, by mid-January.”
Ancelotti additionally spoke on the full-back state of affairs at Actual Madrid, which has been the topic of criticism in current weeks.
“The 2 full-backs have executed very effectively, each Lucas Vazquez and Fran Garcia. They’ve performed many video games, contributing to the workforce. I don’t suppose I’m going to place Valverde in there, except it’s an emergency. And we’re testing Asencio, who by traits can do it, though from a extra defensive than offensive profile.”