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29-year-old Real Madrid star ruled out for Cadiz clash, Bellingham still a doubt
As Real Madrid get set to take on Cadiz this weekend after the international break, they will be without a plethora of first-team regulars for the game.
For starters, Thibaut Courtois, Eder Militao, Aurelien Tchouameni, and Arda Guler have been out injured from well before the current international break and will miss the match.
Eduardo Camavinga and Vinicius Jr. suffered injuries last week and are also expected to be out until 2024.
Kepa ruled out as well
Now, MARCA is reporting that Real Madrid goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is also ruled out of the weekend’s clash against Cadiz.
The 29-year-old Chelsea loanee suffered an injury during warm-up prior to the match against SC Braga and went on to miss that game along with the subsequent La Liga fixture vs Valencia.
The idea was that Kepa would recover over the course of the international break and be ready and available to face Cadiz this weekend.
However, that is not how things have panned out as the goalkeeper is still recovering from his injury and is not expected to be ready in time for the upcoming game.
Bellingham, Ceballos still doubts
Meanwhile, the report adds that the midfield duo of Jude Bellingham and Dani Ceballos still remain doubts for the clash against Cadiz.
Bellingham is recovering from a shoulder issue and has been doing some training with the team this week.
However, the report states that he is still feeling some discomfort in his shoulder, casting questions over his availability, even though he is eager to get back on the pitch.
As for Ceballos, he is in the final stage of recovery from what is his second injury of the season already. And with five days left before the Cadiz clash, it is still unclear if he will be available or not.
Real Madrid, for their part, are doing their best to recover the two midfielders for the game, especially with Vinicius, Camavinga, and Tchouameni also unavailable.
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Real Madrid star Huijsen credits Mourinho for improved form in new season: ‘He supports me a lot’
Real Madrid will be looking to get back to winning ways in LaLiga as they take on Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.
The club are coming on the back of a 1-0 defeat to Real Betis last weekend but did secure a narrow win over Inter Milan in the midweek Champions League fixture.
Heading into this game, Dean Huijsen, who has been showing a lot of promise in these early parts of the season, spoke to the club’s official media about the match ahead and how Real Madrid have been coping with the pressure early on, among other things.
Huijsen on Rayo and his defensive duties
The young centre-back was fully aware of the threat posed by Rayo and praised the opposition.
“We know that Rayo is a good team, and it’s a tough team to face, and we must give our all as we do in all matches to secure the three points, that’s the only thing that matters, and for the Bernabeu to be with us and for us all to be united,” he said.
He also detailed the defensive demands placed on him by the coaching staff led by Jose Mourinho.
“Well, what every coach asks of you: ferocity, intercepting balls, and winning one-on-one duels. He supports me a lot, and I think this helps me greatly, and defending together as a team,” he said.
On the team’s preparations for the fixture, Huijsen offered an insight into their training routine.
“We’re working on some tactics related to the opponent. And well, after that it depends on the day; we might play a mini-match among ourselves or not,” he added.
Huijsen on Mourinho and his fine form
The Spaniard was quick to credit Mourinho, with whom he previously worked at Roma, for his development and current level.
“We’ve known each other for a while, even though we spent a relatively short time together in Rome. He gave me the opportunity to make the real leap into professional football, and I’ll always be grateful to him for that,” Huijsen said.
Reflecting on his own performances, the defender was in confident mood, once again pointing to the influence of his coach and teammates.
“I think I’m in good shape. Well, I think I’m delivering a good level, and I believe that’s thanks to the coach too, as he keeps track of me and takes great care of me.”
“Well, I’m also doing my very best, and I think the teammates are supporting me too, and this is the perfect equation,” he added.
Finally, Huijsen explained how he manages his recovery amid a congested schedule.
“There are a lot of matches, so we need to recover well and stay focused on football, then you have to sleep well. And yes, on the days after the match, I also take a cold shower and a hot shower to recover better,” he concluded.
