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Relief for Real Madrid as key trio declared ‘not injured’ ahead of Getafe encounter
If the loss to Liverpool wasn’t enough, Real Madrid ended the game at Anfield with at least four players picking up knocks.
Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, Brahim Diaz and Eduardo Camavinga all picked up knocks against Liverpool, sparking fears in the Real Madrid camp.
While Camavinga looks all set to undergo another spell on the sidelines, the other three players were scheduled to undergo medical tests today.
Three Real Madrid players cleared fit for Getafe
And, in a major boost for Real Madrid, it appears these three players have not picked up any injuries.
According to Guillermo Rai, Bellingham, Brahim and Mbappe’s knocks against Liverpool were not as bad as previously feared.
In fact, all three players are likely to be available in the upcoming game against Getafe, as none of them has picked up any clinical injuries.
This could be a massive boost for Los Blancos, who are already dealing with an elongated injury list that have gravely impacted the team’s performances.
Unfortunately, though, Camavinga is set for a spell out on the sidelines for 2-3 weeks.
This comes at a time when fellow midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has also struggled from injuries, effectively devoiding Carlo Ancelotti of his midfield options.
The onus, therefore, will be on the likes of Bellingham, Dani Ceballos and Luka Modric to deliver the goods as the club take on Getafe this weekend.
This will be a must-win game for Real Madrid as they look to capitalise on Barcelona’s dip in form and put pressure on the Blaugrana at the top of the league table.
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.
