Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti will make two main adjustments to the lineup when his side host Real Valladolid at the Bernabeu on Sunday.
In his pre-match press conference on Friday, the Italian revealed that Jude Bellingham could be sidelined, with the club later confirming that the Englishman suffered a muscle injury in his right leg that morning.
Media outlets such as ESPN have reduced his period of absence to a month according to anonymous sources, and Bellingham has taken to social media to express his frustration at being sidelined.
“There’s nothing I hate more than missing games, but I’m looking at the positives and my body is telling me it wants a little more rest after a busy year,” the 21-year-old wrote in X. , formerly known as Twitter.
“I’m very frustrated but I’ll be a fan of the guys until I can re-sign them in my most productive form. Thank you for your messages of fear and together. Lots of love and Hala Madrid!” added Bellingham. Formation
The number five joins Eduardo Camavinga on the sick list, which means there will be a main replacement in the attacking midfield.
Ahead of veteran captain Luka Modric, an impressive pre-season Arda Guler gets the nod to upgrade to Bellingham in Los Blancos’ home debut in La Liga 2024/2025.
He will join Fede Valverde, while pivot Aurélien Tchouameni will be the Turkish and the Uruguayan in a 4-1-2-3.
The offensive line will see Vinicius Jr. on the left wing, while Rodrygo will occupy the right flank on the other side of number 9 Kylian Mbappé.
Back in defence, Ancelotti also has to make adjustments due to the red card of Ferland Mendy who died in last Sunday’s 1-1 draw against Mallorca.
Fran García is then the left back, with Eder Militao and Antonio Rudiger as central defenders while Dani Carvajal starts at right back.
Together, they try to protect Thibaut Courtois’ goal as Madrid look to secure their first win of the season.
Real Madrid’s starting eleven against Real Valladolid: Courtois; Fran, Rüdiger, Militao, Carvajal; Tchouaméni, Guler, Valverde; Vinicius Jr. , Mbappé, Rodrygo
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