The return of Benzema (34 years old), when he overcomes his muscular fatigue, will leave collateral ‘victims’. The first, Marco Asensio (26). While the second would come from the couple Rodrygo (21)-Valverde (24). Ancelotti, starting next Thursday, will have to choose a companion for the French and Vinicius (22). Because the absence of Karim, in Vallecas, is already confirmedbut according to Carletto… yes it will arrive at Cadiz.
the balearic He has made a very complete last five games, both coming off the bench and being a starter. He has scored two goals (against Elche and Celtic), assisted Vinicius in Leipzig and participated in the move that gave Madrid the advantage against Sevilla, leaking a pass to Vinicius himself, who in turn assisted Lucas Vázquez.
For its part, the other position to be decided, the right wing, will be between Rodrygo and Valverdeonce it has been confirmed that Tchouameni it’s back. If the French pivot had continued with his overload, Valverde he could have played in midfield. A Plan C would be Camavinga.
Rodrygo has accumulated three goals (all from penalties) in the Whites’ last six games. Of those half dozen games, he played the last five complete, being one of the madridista offensive tricks. The same thing happens with Valverde: the charrúa has four goals (all from outside the area) and two assists in his last five appearances.
Mindset
The coach is clear about it and he has transmitted it to his players. He wants one last push in these next two games, both the one on Monday against Rayo and the one on Thursday the 10th against Cádiz (9:30 p.m., DAZN). He has pointed out to his players the importance of finishing at the top of the table. Barcelona has become the leader again, so they do not want any type of relaxation given what happened last Sunday against the visit of Girona (1-1).