Carlo Ancelotti on alert, he will not play the Clasico!

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has been put on alert as Brahim Diaz is expected to miss the upcoming Clasico against FC Barcelona. Although Brahim returned to training earlier than expected, it appears that he won’t be fit in time for the highly anticipated match.

This season has been one of the most challenging starts for Ancelotti at Real Madrid. He has already been without David Alaba since December 2023, and several key players, including Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Dani Ceballos, Éder Militão, Ferland Mendy, Dani Carvajal, Vinícius Jr., and Kylian Mbappé, have all suffered injuries. While some have returned, others, like Brahim Diaz, are still in recovery.

Brahim, who was injured in mid-September, was initially expected to be out for at least three months. However, his recovery has been quicker than anticipated, and he could be ready for an early return. Nevertheless, his expected return date of November 2 does not allow him to participate in the Clasico.

According to Jorge C Picon (via RM4Arab), Brahim Diaz should be available for Real Madrid’s match against Valencia on November 2. However, he will miss not only the Clasico but also crucial matches against Celta Vigo in La Liga and Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.

Despite this setback, Ancelotti is expected to handle the situation as usual. He has plenty of attacking options available, including Arda Güler, Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo Goes, Endrick, Vinícius Jr., and Kylian Mbappé, while awaiting the return of Brahim Diaz.