Actual Madrid host Sevilla at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday with lots of their first selection gamers both injured or suspended.
Carlo Ancelotti has tons to think about earlier than this La Liga conflict, with the likes of Eder Militao, David Alaba, Thibaut Courtois and Jude Bellingham all out injured. In addition to that, Eduardo Camavinga and Dani Carvajal are suspended and Antonio Rudiger stays a serious doubt, so the beginning lineup could not look too acquainted.
Madrid are six factors forward of Girona on the high of Spain’s high flight forward of the weekend, whereas Sevilla discover themselves all the best way down in fifteenth. There’ll even be a return for Sergio Ramos towards his former membership which is one other factor to maintain a detailed eye on.
This is the beginning Madrid XI Ancelotti could select towards Sevilla.
GK: Andriy Lunin – The Ukrainian goalkeeper has impressed just lately with this run of video games and, after his participant of the match efficiency towards RB Leipzig, there are rumours he will probably be provided a brand new contract.
RB: Lucas Vazquez – An vital utility participant, Vazquez will probably be tasked with a full 90 minutes at right-back on Sunday after Carvajal needlessly acquired himself despatched off towards Rayo Vallecano.
CB: Nacho Fernandez – The 33-year-old is the one absolutely match central defender on the membership with Militao and Alaba injured and Rudiger nonetheless recovering. There’s lot extra duty on the shoulders of the membership captain, who was basically a rotational choice at the beginning of the season.
CB: Aurelien Tchouameni – The makeshift central defender, Tchouameni is showcasing a brand new a part of his recreation now. The France worldwide had a few wobbles towards Vallecano in an in any other case strong show and has been endearing himself to the followers of late, saying: “Each morning, once I arrive on the coaching floor, I inform myself how fortunate and honoured I’m to play for this membership. Carrying this package is a dream come true for me.”
LB: Ferland Mendy – Having served his suspension within the Vallecano draw, Mendy is again at left-back which will probably be a lift. Fran Garcia is another choice right here, however the Frenchman is predicted to get the nod.
CM: Federico Valverde – Maybe the one fixed from a kind and health perspective on this Madrid workforce proper now, Valverde slapped the submit with a terrific volley final trip. He is not essentially the most technically gifted participant they’ve, however the Uruguayan is essential to the best way they play.
CM: Toni Kroos – With Camavinga additionally banned and Tchouameni within the backline, Kroos, who practically gained the Vallecano recreation with a terrific free-kick late on, is predicted to get a begin in midfield. Wants to start out excited about Euro 2024 after deciding to return out of worldwide retirement for Germany.
CM: Luka Modric – Begins have not at all times been forthcoming for Modric this season. Nevertheless, with absences piling up in midfield, the Croatian Ballon d’Or winner would possibly transfer again from his extra attacking function of late. May quickly be a coach for the Spanish membership.
AM: Brahim Diaz – Joselu went down with an harm on the eve of the Sevilla conflict, which means Ancelotti may revert to the 4-3-1-2 formation and transfer Diaz again right into a central function.
ST: Rodrygo – Dropped to the bench final weekend however will probably be again within the beginning XI. Sitting on eight, Rodrygo has the prospect to set a brand new season-best for La Liga objectives by surpassing the 9 he managed in 2022/23.
ST: Vinicius Junior – Has grown in stature each at Madrid and internationally this season and the Brazilian nonetheless has extra gears to enter. He has simply gained the XXXIV EFE Trophy for the second 12 months working, a prize given out to the standout Ibero-American participant of the 12 months.
