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Real Madrid 17-year-old prodigy trains with the senior team for the first time today
As Real Madrid prepared for their first La Liga game of the season today at the Valdebebas facility, there was a surprise presence in the training session.
Indeed, according to journalist Rodra, 17-year-old goalkeeping prodigy, Illia Voloshyn, was called up to train with the senior squad for the first time ever.
Voloshyn joined Real Madrid in January earlier this year, arriving from Rayo Majadahonda. The teenage shot-stopper is held in very high regard at the club.
An agreement to sign him from Majadahonda had already been reached last year itself but Los Blancos had to wait until January for FIFA to authorise the transfer.
The young goalkeeper is considered to be exceptional with the ball at his feet while his physical condition is said to be ‘spectacular’ for a 17-year-old.
Real Madrid already have a gem of a young goalkeeper in Fran Gonzalez, who is tipped for a bright future at the club.
Now, the Merengues have added another exciting goalkeeping talent to La Fabrica in Voloshyn, who is already being exposed to first-team training even though he is unlikely to be a part of the squad right away.
Apart from Voloshyn, Real Madrid first-team manager Carlo Ancelotti also had a few other youngsters from the youth and reserve teams in training today.
Another goalkeeper Diego Pineiro was also called up for training along with Nico Paz and Jacobo Ramon, who has even been registered with La Liga for the new season.
Real Madrid take on RCD Mallorca in their first La Liga game of the season away at Son Moix on Sunday night.
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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.
