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Just in: Vinicius, Kroos set to miss Real Madrid’s match vs Cadiz
According to the latest update from Arancha Rodriguez, Real Madrid duo Vinicius Jr and Toni Kroos are set to miss the upcoming La Liga clash against Cadiz.
Real Madrid travel to Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla to face Cadiz in La Liga tomorrow night. However, they will now have to do so without two of their most important players in Vinicius and Kroos.
As per reports, the pair did not join the rest of the squad in today’s training session and are suffering from overloads. As a result, manager Carlo Ancelotti will rest them for the game against Cadiz.
It had already been reported on Thursday that Kroos had picked up a minor knock during the midweek UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg against Chelsea.
As for Vinicius, the winger has been playing relentlessly without any rest and almost always plays the entire 90 minutes of a game without being substituted.
So, it makes sense for Ancelotti to give him and Kroos a breather against Cadiz tomorrow, especially keeping in mind that Real Madrid will face Chelsea again next week at Stamford Bridge for the second leg of the UCL quarter-final.
Apart from Kroos and Vinicius, Ferland Mendy is another player who is sidelined for the Cadiz clash. The Frenchman’s return is still some way away.
With the La Liga title already lost, Ancelotti could make a host of changes to the starting XI for tomorrow’s game to rest his regulars for the next assignment against Chelsea.
One of the main objectives for Real Madrid this summer was to bring in a new central midfielder capable of controlling the tempo and dictating the play from the middle.
A move for Rodri was in the works before the Spain captain decided to sign for FC Barcelona. The Merengues assessed several other options, but ended up not signing any player, with Jose Mourinho deciding to use Bernardo Silva in the double pivot.
One of the midfielders that Real Madrid were looking at as an option was Adam Wharton of Crystal Palace.
The England international has been on the club’s radar for a while now, but the Premier League club never opened the door for a summer departure.
Wharton could be on the market in 2027
However, now, according to The Guardian (h/t Bernabeu Digital), That stance could change next year, as that Palace would be prepared to consider selling Wharton during the next summer transfer window.
As mentioned already, Real Madrid have closely followed Wharton’s situation throughout the summer, although the club ultimately decided against making any further additions to their midfield.
Manchester City and Chelsea also showed serious interest in signing the England international during the summer. However, Crystal Palace were unwilling to sell, effectively ruling out a move for the midfielder.
But it appears that they could open the doors for Wharton to leave in the summer of 2027, potentially paving the way for Real Madrid to make a move.
Real Madrid continue to monitor Wharton
Real Madrid are expected to keep a close eye on Wharton’s progress ahead of the 2027 market. Should they decide they need another high-quality midfielder, the 22-year-old could once again emerge as a candidate.
Manchester City may be less likely to return for Wharton after strengthening their midfield significantly this summer.
Chelsea, however, could remain a potential competitor after failing to add a player in the position during the latest window.
For now, Wharton will remain at Crystal Palace, but the club’s willingness to consider a sale next summer means the midfielder could become a realistic option for Real Madrid in 2027.
