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Official: Real Madrid squad list to face Rayo Vallecano
After a bitter defeat to Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League, Real Madrid will look to bounce back to winning ways as they take on Rayo Vallecano this weekend.
Ahead of the game, Real Madrid have announced their final squad that will take on Vallecano, in what will be the team’s final game before the November international break.
Xabi Alonso has made a few key changes from the squad that traveled to Anfield. The most significant absence is Aurelien Tchouameni, who is now ruled out with a muscular problem.
Youngster Franco Mastantuono also remains unavailable as he recovers from a groin injury.
The major positive for Los Blancos is the return of David Alaba. The veteran defender is back in the squad for the first time in over four matches, having recovered from a calf strain that saw him miss both the Liverpool clash and the last La Liga fixture.
Trent Alexander-Arnold, who made his return from injury as a substitute at Anfield, is also included and fully available.
The attack remains at full strength, with Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr., and Rodrygo all available, while neither Thiago Pitarch, nor Jorge Cestero made the list in the absence of Tchouameni.
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.
