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Confirmed: Real Madrid squad list to face Rayo Vallecano | La Liga MD 5
Real Madrid are back in action tomorrow in La Liga as they take on Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernabeu on Matchday 5.
The Merengues will be eager to bounce back to winning ways in the competition after losing to Real Betis in their previous league fixture.
The 2-1 victory over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League earlier this week will provide a confidence boost as they get set to face Rayo, who are currently 14th in the table.
Five returns for Real Madrid
Ahead of the game against Rayo, Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has released the squad list of players who will be available at his disposal tomorrow night.
And, the Merengues have welcomed back as many as five players who missed the midweek Champions League clash against Inter Milan.
Indeed, the midfield trio of Arda Guler, Bernardo Silva, and Eduardo Camavinga are all back after being ruled out of the European clash due to suspension.
Meanwhile, defender Raul Asencio has recovered from his injury and makes it back to the squad after resuming training on Thursday.
Andriy Lunin, who was unavailable on Tuesday against Inter due to an illness, is also back, with Javi Navarro making way.
Rodrygo Goes, Ferland Mendy, and Eder Militao remain unavailable for the home team.
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Mourinho considering starting 23-year-old Real Madrid ace against Villarreal – report
After impressing during the international break, Eduardo Camavinga has a major opportunity to establish himself in Real Madrid’s midfield rotation.
Indeed, according to Defensa Central, Jose Mourinho is considering starting the Frenchman against Villarreal, with injuries and doubts over several players limiting his options.
Real Madrid cannot afford to drop points against Villarreal if they want to remain in the title race. However, Mourinho has issues to deal with in the squad, which could lead him to turn to Camavinga for a crucial role.
Camavinga could replace Tchouameni in midfield
The 23-year-old star could line up as the defensive midfielder in the double pivot, with Bernardo Silva or Arda Guler alongside him, and will be tasked with providing balance in midfield.
Real Madrid face Villarreal with several problems in central defence. Ibrahima Konate is expected to be a late call, leading Mourinho to consider moving Aurelien Tchouameni into defence alongside Antonio Rudiger.
Meanwhile, Federico Valverde could also struggle to be ready after the ankle injury he sustained in the derby before the international break.
The Uruguayan has continued to work individually away from the group and might return to group training tomorrow. Even then, his readiness to start remains in question.
That would leave a place open in midfield, with Camavinga in line to fill in.
Camavinga impressed during the international break
Camavinga has started only one match this season, the defeat against Real Betis.
Despite his limited opportunities, Mourinho is keen to bring the Frenchman back into the fold after he impressed for France during the international break.
Zinedine Zidane called the Real Madrid star up for his first France squad, and the midfielder performed well during the break.
That has given Mourinho and Real Madrid reason to be optimistic about using him against Villarreal, with the hope that he can move closer to the level he showed after first arriving at the club.
Therefore, the Villarreal match could represent an important test for Camavinga and a chance for the Frenchman to show that he can provide the balance Real Madrid need in midfield.
