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Official: Real Madrid squad list to face Girona | La Liga GW16
Following the disappointment of the defeat to Athletic Club on Wednesday, Real Madrid are back in action on Saturday night as they take on Girona away at Estadi Montilivi in La Liga.
With Carlo Ancelotti & co. under intense pressure, the game is pretty much a must-win for Los Blancos, especially with Barcelona re-establishing their four-point lead at the top of the table.
Ahead of the trip to Catalonia, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has released the squad list of players that will be at his disposal for the contest on Saturday.
Raul Asencio has established himself as a permanent fixture in defence and continues to feature, although fellow defender Loren Aguado is not called up this time out.
There are no fresh returns to the squad as Vinicius Jr. and David Alaba are not yet ready to make a comeback despite returning to group training today. Meanwhile, Eder Militao, Eduardo Camavinga, and Dani Carvajal are all unavailable due to injuries.
Ancelotti has called up young midfielder Chema Andres to the squad while Castilla striker Gonzalo Garcia also makes the cut for a second game in a row.
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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.
