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Real Madrid midfielder unlikely to be available vs Inter Milan as recovery continues
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho was dealt a massive boost as some of the key players in the squad, including Aurelien Tchouameni trained with the team ahead of Inter Milan clash.
The Spanish giants take on Inter on Tuesday, in what will be the team’s opening game in the UEFA Champions League this season.
Unfortunately, not all who have returned to training will make it for this crucial matchup this weekend.
Tchouameni unlikely to be available
According to Diario AS, Tchouameni’s chances of making it to the midweek contest against Inter Milan remains slim.
The midfielder has been injured for a considerable time now and is yet to fully recover from his knock, despite training with the team.
The report suggests it could be a miracle to even see the French international manage to make the squad for the UCL clash.
So effectively, the player is ruled out of the Inter Milan game, unless something unexpected happens over the next 48 hours.
A big blow for Mourinho
The continued absence of Tchouameni is not something that will surprise Mourinho, but it will come as a blow nonetheless.
The Real Madrid manager, after all, is short of midfield options going into the Inter clash, with three of his players expected to face suspension.
Bernardo Silva, Eduardo Camavinga and Arda Guler had all picked up a red card in their last Champions League match and are, therefore, suspended for this game.
That leaves Mourinho with Federico Valverde as the only viable central midfielder available, with question marks over Thiago Pitarch’s fitness.
Unless Mourinho is willing to give a chance to Jorge Cestero, the Portuguese tactician might have to make some adjustment to the setup, potentially fielding Jude Bellingham in a deeper role.
Another option is Trent Alexander-Arnold starting on the right midfield position to offer more support to Bellingham and Valverde.
Tchouameni’s presence, to that end, could have been a great boon for the coach.
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.
