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Real Madrid handed injury boost as key forward back in training
Real Madrid breathed a massive sigh of relief after it was confirmed that the trio of Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, and Brahim Diaz were not injured and will be available to face Getafe.
The trio finished the midweek UEFA Champions League clash against Liverpool with discomfort and underwent medical tests today to determine if there was any injury, and as it turned out, the trio are fit and ready for the weekend clash.
Another boost for Real Madrid
Not only that, but Real Madrid were handed another welcome boost as key forward Rodrygo Goes resumed full training with the group today, as reported by Melchor Ruiz of COPE.
Rodrygo initially sustained a hamstring injury during the game against Borussia Dortmund last month and went on to miss the Clasico against Barcelona as a result.
Having recovered swiftly, the 23-year-old attacker made a comeback against AC Milan only to suffer yet another muscle injury during the clash versus CA Osasuna.
Rodrygo’s return was expected to take place next month but the Brazilian international appears to have pushed forward the schedule as he trained normally with the group today.
Whether that ascertains his availability to face Getafe on Sunday is still unclear but his return to training is a positive for Real Madrid, considering that Vinicius Jr. is injured and Kylian Mbappe has been off-colour.
Rodrygo has not had the best of starts to the new season, and has managed only three goals and two assists from 15 appearances.
Whether he makes a comeback this weekend against Getafe remains to be seen. What is certain is that Real Madrid will be without Eder Militao, Dani Carvajal, David Alaba, Eduardo Camavinga and Vinicius Jr.
Aurelien Tchouameni, who is back doing individual work, is also set to miss the upcoming match.
Real Madrid have identified the midfield department as a key area of the squad that needs strengthening next year.
Having failed to sign Rodri this past summer, the Merengues understand that a major signing is necessary in the position.
Several names have already been linked as potential targets for the Spanish capital club, one of whom happens to be AFC Bournemouth rising star Alex Scott.
Indeed, Real Madrid have scouted the England international this season and are continuing to closely monitor his development in the Premier League.
However, competition for the 23-year-old midfielder’s services is already heating up.
AC Milan eye Alex Scott
Indeed, according to Tutto Mercato (h/t AS), Italian giants AC Milan have set their sights on Scott to replace Real Madrid legend Luka Modric next season.
Modric, at 41, is entering the final phase of his career and his contract with the Rossoneri stands to expire at the end of the ongoing campaign.
As such, the Serie A heavyweights will need to rope in a replacement and have seemingly identified Scott, who is also on Real Madrid’s radar, as an option.
Apart from AC Milan, even Chelsea and Liverpool have also shown interest in the 23-year-old England star, and might even be willing to make a move for him in January.
This complicates the situation for Real Madrid, who would ideally wait until the summer of 2027 to reinforce their midfield unit.
€50 million for Scott?
Furthermore, the report states that Scott is valued by Bournemouth at around €50 million, a fee that could be an issue for AC Milan.
That figure, however, should not pose a challenge for Real Madrid. Nonetheless, the increasing competition for the 23-year-old’s services could drive up the price further, making things complicated.
For now, though, Real Madrid’s interest in Scott has been limited to scouting and monitoring his progress and compiling reports on him.
Whether it translates into a formal approach and offer in the summer or in January itself remains to be seen.
