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Confirmed: Real Madrid squad list to face Atletico Madrid | La Liga MD 7
Real Madrid square off against neighbours and bitter rivals Atletico Madrid tomorrow afternoon at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in their final match before the international break.
Ahead of the short trip across town, manager Jose Mourinho has announced the squad list of players who will be at his disposal to face Diego Simeone & co.
There are no new additions or absentees for Real Madrid, as they go into the contest with the same set of players who were a part of the game against Elche earlier this week.
It means that Mourinho will once again be without the injured trio of Rodrygo Goes, Eder Militao, and Ferland Mendy.
All eyes will be on Vinicius Jr., whose form has been far from the expected level. The Brazilian has had problems in the past at Atletico Madrid’s home ground and it will be up to him to avoid distractions and focus on his performance.
Jude Bellingham, who was rested against Elche, is likely to reclaim his place in the starting XI for the derby, while Arda Guler is also expected to start.
It could mean marquee summer signing Yan Diomande ends up getting sacrificed after back-to-back starts.
Aurelien Tchouameni will also be one to watch out after he made his first start of the season in the midweek fixture alongside Federico Valverde in the double pivot.
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Real Madrid youngster Endrick continues to attract interest from several clubs ahead of another potential loan move in the upcoming January transfer window.
The latest side considering a move for the Brazilian forward is Aston Villa.
Indeed, according to reports relayed by Bernabeu Digital, the Premier League club are interested in signing the Real Madrid striker on loan in January.
No minutes for Endrick
Endrick has had very limited opportunities under Jose Mourinho this season. Across Real Madrid’s nine matches in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, the Brazilian has played just four minutes, coming on in the 86th minute against Elche.
Such limited playing time has left the young forward struggling to gain the minutes and experience needed to develop his talent at Real Madrid.
As such, another loan move, like last January when he left for Olympique Lyon, could offer him a chance to play more regularly and continue his progression.
Aston Villa, managed by Unai Emery, have now emerged as an interested party to acquire the Brazilian international’s services on loan for the second half of the season.
AC Milan also interested in Endrick
Howver, Aston Villa are not the only club monitoring Endrick’s situation. AC Milan have also renewed their interest in the Brazilian forward.
The Rossoneri already held an interest in the 20-year-old forward during the summer transfer window and are knocking on the doors once again now.
In fact, some reports in Italy even go on to suggest that the youngster is ready to pounce on the opportunity to sign for the Serie A giants.
For now, however, there have been no concrete developments or formal approaches from any interested club.
Real Madrid are understood to be open to allowing Endrick to leave on loan, but they are not considering a permanent sale as they still have a lot of faith in the promising attacker whom they signed from Palmeiras.
With Aston Villa and AC Milan both interested, the coming months could prove important in determining where the young Brazilian will continue his development.
