Brahim Diaz will return to the Real Madrid starting lineup, but Arda Guler will not feature against UD Las Palmas on Wednesday.
Real Madrid will be eager to return to winning ways when they welcome UD Las Palmas to the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday night. And Carlo Ancelotti has a new injury concern to deal with ahead of his side’s latest fixture.
Arda Guler has suffered a setback on his road to recovery from his injury nightmares. The Turkish international is not in the matchday squad to take on Las Palmas this midweek. But there is some good news, as Dani Carvajal has regained enough fitness to be a part of the group.
Ancelotti did not reveal Guler’s setback during his pre-match press conference but shed some light on the work he has put in. In addition, the Italian tactician spoke about Carvajal and Vinicius Junior being in contention to feature.
He said, “They’re all available and that’s very good news. I have to assess whether to give them minutes from the start or throughout the game. Güler has recovered well. He’s lacking a bit of fitness and minutes, but that’s normal. He’s also to get used to how the team plays and to get to know his team-mates. He has demonstrated that he has a lot of talent, he’s outstanding. That’s just genetic.”
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Meanwhile, Thibaut Courtois and Eder Militao remain long-term absentees for Real Madrid due to their respective knee injuries. The former’s continued absence means Kepa Arrizabalaga will feature between the sticks again. And Ancelotti discussed the Spaniard during his presser.
He said, “Kepa has my full confidence, he’s very good and he’s adapting very well. Those three goals we conceded against Atlético are everyone’s problem, everyone has to be better. I don’t like to point the finger at anyone as I don’t think he could have done anything about the goals conceded.”
The home side will line up in a 4-4-2 formation with a midfield diamond in front of Kepa. Carvajal should return to the starting lineup, joining Antonio Rudiger, David Alaba, and Fran Garcia in the backline. So, Lucas Vazquez will drop to the bench.
As for the midfield unit, Aurelien Tchouameni might find himself on the bench again. So, Eduardo Camavinga should sit at the base, with Luka Modric and Federico Valverde doing the legwork as box-to-box midfielders. Jude Bellingham will return to the tip of the midfield. Finally, Brahim Diaz and Rodrygo Goes should be the strikers, with Vinicius waiting until the weekend to start a game.
Predicted Real Madrid XI: Kepa; Carvajal, Rudiger, Alaba, Garcia; Valverde, Camavinga, Modric; Bellingham; Diaz, Rodrygo
Brahim Diaz will return to the Real Madrid starting lineup, but Arda Guler will not feature against UD Las Palmas on Wednesday.
Real Madrid will be eager to return to winning ways when they welcome UD Las Palmas to the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday night. And Carlo Ancelotti has a new injury concern to deal with ahead of his side’s latest fixture.
Arda Guler has suffered a setback on his road to recovery from his injury nightmares. The Turkish international is not in the matchday squad to take on Las Palmas this midweek. But there is some good news, as Dani Carvajal has regained enough fitness to be a part of the group.
Ancelotti did not reveal Guler’s setback during his pre-match press conference but shed some light on the work he has put in. In addition, the Italian tactician spoke about Carvajal and Vinicius Junior being in contention to feature.
He said, “They’re all available and that’s very good news. I have to assess whether to give them minutes from the start or throughout the game. Güler has recovered well. He’s lacking a bit of fitness and minutes, but that’s normal. He’s also to get used to how the team plays and to get to know his team-mates. He has demonstrated that he has a lot of talent, he’s outstanding. That’s just genetic.”
Real Madrid vs Las Palmas Preview: Probable Lineups, Prediction, Tactics, Team News & Key Stats
Meanwhile, Thibaut Courtois and Eder Militao remain long-term absentees for Real Madrid due to their respective knee injuries. The former’s continued absence means Kepa Arrizabalaga will feature between the sticks again. And Ancelotti discussed the Spaniard during his presser.
He said, “Kepa has my full confidence, he’s very good and he’s adapting very well. Those three goals we conceded against Atlético are everyone’s problem, everyone has to be better. I don’t like to point the finger at anyone as I don’t think he could have done anything about the goals conceded.”
The home side will line up in a 4-4-2 formation with a midfield diamond in front of Kepa. Carvajal should return to the starting lineup, joining Antonio Rudiger, David Alaba, and Fran Garcia in the backline. So, Lucas Vazquez will drop to the bench.
As for the midfield unit, Aurelien Tchouameni might find himself on the bench again. So, Eduardo Camavinga should sit at the base, with Luka Modric and Federico Valverde doing the legwork as box-to-box midfielders. Jude Bellingham will return to the tip of the midfield. Finally, Brahim Diaz and Rodrygo Goes should be the strikers, with Vinicius waiting until the weekend to start a game.
Predicted Real Madrid XI: Kepa; Carvajal, Rudiger, Alaba, Garcia; Valverde, Camavinga, Modric; Bellingham; Diaz, Rodrygo