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Key Real Madrid trio will play against Getafe amidst injury scares
Real Madrid fans can breathe a sigh of relief as Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and Brahim Diaz are all set to be available for the upcoming La Liga clash against Getafe on Sunday, claims Edu Aguirre on El Chiringuito TV.
This update comes despite concerns that arose following their midweek Champions League outing, which ended in a disappointing 0-2 defeat.
The result marked the team’s third loss in five group-stage matches, further straining the squad already plagued by injuries.
During the Champions League match, Eduardo Camavinga suffered a hamstring injury in his left leg, adding to the club’s growing injury list.
Currently, seven key players are sidelined, including David Alaba, Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, Rodrygo, Aurelien Tchouameni, and Vinicius Jr.
Camavinga’s injury has heightened concerns, with medical evaluations scheduled to assess his condition further.
There was worry
There were additional worries when Mbappe, who was seen limping after the match, Bellingham, and Brahim, who all completed the full 90 minutes in the midweek fixture, reported discomfort upon their return to Madrid.
The trio will undergo medical examinations on Friday to determine the severity of their issues, as the team has limited time to prepare for their next league match at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Fortunately, reports now indicate that the three players are not seriously affected and will be available for Carlo Ancelotti to select against Getafe.
Their presence comes as a major boost for the team, especially in light of the mounting absences in the squad.
As Real Madrid look to get back on track in La Liga, the availability of Mbappe, Bellingham, and Brahim offers hope for a strong performance at home.
With injuries continuing to challenge the squad’s depth, every fit player will play a crucial role in ensuring the team remains competitive during this challenging period.
One of the biggest positives for Real Madrid from the last season was the breakthrough of young midfielder Thiago Pitarch.
The 19-year-old La Fabrica prospect had been in the first-team dynamics since pre-season under Xabi Alonso, but finally got his senior debut under Alvaro Arbeloa at the turn of the year.
From that moment on, Pitarch did not look back at all, gaining prominence in the team and even starting important matches ahead of established players like Eduardo Camavinga and Dani Ceballos.
However, things have not gone as per plans for the teenager this season as he has yet to play a single minute of first-team football.
January loan no longer ruled out
As such, Diario AS now reports that Pitarch would consider leaving Real Madrid on loan during the January transfer window if his situation does not improve.
The teenage midfielder suffered an injury in pre-season which kept him sidelined for a few weeks, denying him an opportunity to start the season under Jose Mourinho.
By the time he returned, the Portuguese tactician had already identified his preferred hierarchy in midfield, with the likes of Federico Valverde, Bernardo Silva, Aurelien Tchouameni and Camavinga firmly ahead in the pecking order.
A stark difference from his debut season
In his debut season, Pitarch ended with 16 first-team appearances for Real Madrid with two assists to his name.
In contrast, this term, the academy graduate has been called up to the matchday squad for five games by Mourinho this term, but has yet to play a single minute of football.
Given the situation, he used the international break to jump down to Castilla and play close to 250 minutes across three games, during which he also registered an assist.
The situation is far from ideal for a young talent who needs regular minutes to continue his development and build on his impressive breakthrough campaign.
As such, the possibility of a departure on loan in January could be considered, after Pitarch turned down offers in the summer to stay at Real Madrid.
A lot will depend on how things evolve in the next couple of months, but a temporary exit cannot be ruled out.
Mandla
November 29, 2024 at 10:30 am
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