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Ancelotti sends message of support to injured Real Madrid star – ‘He has time ahead of him’
Carlo Ancelotti has recently announced his Brazil squad for the upcoming friendlies – the last international break before the 2026 FIFA Club World Cup this summer.
The five-time world champions are slated to take on France and Croatia, their two friendlies before the tournament kicks off in the summer.
Ancelotti’s squad list included the likes of Raphinha, Vinicius Jr. and even Endrick. However, one key exclusion was Rodrygo Goes.
The Brazilian international was ruled out due to a long-term injury he picked up recently, which may even keep him out on the sidelines for the remainder of the year.
Ancelotti’s message to Rodrygo
In the press conference on Monday, Ancelotti offered his thoughts on Rodrygo, lending support to the Brazilian while confirming that he will indeed miss the World Cup.
However, the Italian feels hopeful that Rodrygo will be able to participate in future World Cups, pointing out that the forward has a long future ahead of him.
“We wish him a speedy recovery. He will miss this World Cup, but he has time ahead of him and will be able to play in other World Cups and show his quality, as he has done so far. We look forward to seeing him at the next World Cup,” he said.
Earlier this month, the Brazilian FA had come out in support of Rodrygo as well, following the confirmation of his injury.
The winger himself has since issued an update, confirming that he is ready and has braced himself for a long battle, as he looks to recover from the injury as quickly as possible.
Interestingly, another absentee from the Brazil squad was Neymar, but Ancelotti has confirmed the Barcelona legend can still make it into the team if he performs well.
Source: Mundo Deportivo
In a season where Real Madrid have largely struggled to keep pace with leaders Barcelona, Arda Guler has been one of the few bright sparks.
Despite his limited minutes, the Turkish international has shown that he is capable of becoming a first-team regular for Los Blancos, especially at a time when others, including Vinicius Jr. are struggling to make an impact.
Guler was notably named in Real Madrid’s five-player star of the month for September and the player could soon be rewarded with a contract extension as well.
New contract for Arda Guler
According to AS, Guler has agreed terms for a new deal at Real Madrid, in what could be the club’s first major renewal for the new season.
The young Turk’s current deal at the Bernabeu expires in 2029. But the renewal will ensure his future at the club at least until 2031.
The new contract will effectively acknowledge Guler’s growing role in the Real Madrid first-team and include a salary-increase.
The negotiations between the two parties had started last month and has now come to fruition, with Guler more than happy to continue his chapter at Real Madrid.
He also joins a long list of Real Madrid players with long-term contracts, including Yan Diomande, Vinicius Jr., Marc Cucurella, Aurelien Tchouameni and others.
An important season ahead
With the contract likely to be finalised soon, Arda Guler’s main goal will be continue to his form when the season restarts next weekend.
The forward has been involved in four goals in seven matches this season. With Vinicius and Diomande struggling for form, the Turkish international will have an excellent opportunity to become a regular starter for Jose Mourinho throughout the course of the campaign.
Mourinho, for his part, must identify how to get the best out of both Guler and an in-form Jude Bellingham. If the two can somehow work together in the final third, Real Madrid could find themselves dominating most matches.
