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Real Madrid’s 20-year-old prospect training with first team after Militao injury
Eder Militao’s ACL rupture is just the latest on Real Madrid’s long list of injured players. The Brazilian, along with Thibaut Courtois, is set to miss most of the ongoing season, handing Carlo Ancelotti a big blow early on.
Under normal circumstances, one would expect Los Blancos to sign a new player in the current transfer window to serve in place of Militao.
However, as revealed earlier today, the administration has decided not to go after a new signing and instead opted to trust the academy stars.
According to reports from Rodra, Real Madrid Castilla defender Marvelous Antolin Garzon is training with the Real Madrid first team.
The youngster, commonly referred to as Marvel, is the player Ancelotti likes the most to serve as a backup centre-back in the first team.
Who is Marvel?
The 20-year-old Moroccan-born defender is one of Castilla’s most rapidly rising talents. He boasts of significant pace, strong anticipation, and timing of challenges and also possesses a strong passing range.
Rodra goes on to describe Marvel’s profile as a central defender and claims that the youngster is more similar to David Alaba than Militao. He is left-footed and can also play on the wing as a full-back.
In his short career thus far, he has won the Spanish Championship in the U-14, U-15, U-16, U-17 and U-18 categories with Real Madrid.
Who does he face competition from?
Ancelotti currently has his eyes on the subsidiary side’s defenders, but it is not only Marvel who has caught the Italian tactician’s eyes.
As revealed earlier today, the manager is also maintaining close tabs on the likes of Alvaro Carrillo and Rafel Obrador whose profiles interest him.
Moreover, he is also actively considering the possibility of using Ferland Mendy as a centre-back if needed.
Needless to say, the aforementioned options will only come into the picture only if something unforeseen happens to the likes of Antonio Rudiger, David Alaba, and Nacho Fernandez.
The trio are currently best placed to handle the centre-back department.
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Carlos Espi talks debut, first goal, training, Bernabeu after official presentation: ‘I’ll give everything I have for this club’
It has been a roller-coaster of a weekend for Carlos Espi at Real Madrid, for both days of the weekend have been special in their own way.
Last night, the new signing scored on debut with the team and ensured that Los Blancos took home all three points against Espanyol.
Under 24 hours later, the striker was officially presented as a new Real Madrid player and faced the traditional photo shoot, jersey reveal and media interaction.
Espi’s official interview
The new Real Madrid striker faced the club’s media after his official presentation as a player of the club and spoke in depth about his transfer and debut.
He was first asked what he felt about wearing the Real Madrid colours and what it meant to him.
“It’s a great honour and pride for me. I’m so happy for my family and for myself, and I’ll give everything I have for this club,” he began.
“It was amazing to see all 15 European Champions League trophies. I’m so happy to be here,” he added, in awe of the club’s legacy.
Espi then opened up on the day of his transfer and how matters accelerated in just a couple of hours.
“Those were unbelievable days. I didn’t sleep much, because I woke up extremely excited to head to my presentation ceremony.”
“It was wonderful to see everyone happy for me and to celebrate this moment with me. I felt immense happiness and pride.”
Moving on, the striker was asked what stood out about Real Madrid to him and what made it a special place to be as a player, to which he said,
“It’s amazing. Here, they take care of every detail. On the football level, Real Madrid is the best in the world.”
“The facilities are fantastic, and everything related to the club is incredible, from the facilities to the journey to Santiago Bernabéu. When I went to the stadium, the experience was truly wonderful. I can say that almost everything has amazed me,” he added.
Espi scored Real Madrid’s winning goal in extra-time on his official debut, and he even relived the night speaking to the media.
“When we got back home, I found a ton of messages, and I was in a state of euphoria and happiness.”
“I think I barely slept at all, especially since I woke up the next day super excited and with a huge urge to come here. In fact, I hardly slept.”
Remembering his goal on the night and how it felt to score such an important goal in his first official game, the youngster said,
“It was a very beautiful moment. We all had a strong desire and great enthusiasm, and I felt indescribable happiness when I saw all the players coming to the corner to celebrate with me after the goal.”
“It was unbelievable to see everyone by my side and happy for me. It’s a great pride that Real Madrid players are happy in this way for me.”
Finally, the new signing was asked to send a message to fans across the globe, to which he said,
“Hello, Madridistas, I’m thrilled to be here. On the occasion of my presentation with Real Madrid, my debut, my goal, and of course, to deliver the win for the team.”
“I hope to see you all on Wednesday against Real Sociedad. A warm hug to you all, and Hala Madrid!”
Source: Real Madrid official website
M.E Leboko
August 14, 2023 at 11:41 pm
Please never ever dream to use Ferland Mendy on that position,please.
Ferland Mendy is the cause of every loss Real Madrid suffered last season.
PASRMA
August 15, 2023 at 6:38 am
With Carlo you can’t rule out anything.
Hala_Madrid
August 15, 2023 at 6:27 am
Madrid would be better off selling Mendy and then use the funds constructively on the back line.