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Real Madrid still looking to offload four players in the summer – report
The Real Madrid squad has a new look to it ahead of the 2023/24 season. Part of the reason is the new signings including Jude Bellingham, Fran Garcia and Joselu, but it is safe to say that the departures have been more significant.
In Marco Asensio and Karim Benzema, Los Blancos lost two starting quality players earlier this month. Mariano Diaz and Eden Hazard followed suit, leaving the team with few options in the final third.
According to reports from Mundo Deportivo, the Merengues have still not closed the exit door. In fact, four players are close to leaving the club this summer.
The first of the four is Ferland Mendy. After his underwhelming and injury-riddled season, the administration realises that they need to explore options beyond the Frenchman for a permanent solution at left-back. He is open to leaving for a French club, but could also be used by Real Madrid as a bargaining chip in another transfer deal.
Alvaro Odriozola’s inclusion on the list will not lift many eyebrows either. The right-back has no place in the team with Dani Carvajal and Lucas Vazquez taking charge as the top options for Carlo Ancelotti. Real Sociedad and Juventus are interested and swift developments can be expected.
Jesus Vallejo is the third player on the list. His contract with Los Blancos runs until 2025, but the Spaniard prefers to stay at Santiago Bernabeu despite his situation. Of the four, Vallejo appears the likeliest to stay, despite the club’s intentions to offload him.
The final player up for sale is Andriy Lunin. He has been starved for minutes playing as a backup to Thibaut Courtois, and the prospect of playing for another club may not appear a bad idea given his age, with the club even drawing up a list of replacements for the Ukrainian.
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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.
Priyanka Roy
June 27, 2023 at 12:34 pm
All the above stated four are out of their efficacy in the present squad but Andriy Lunin may be considered for his performance in the last season to some extent and he aslo had some experiences…..