Real Madrid have suffered another setback ahead of their clash with Malaga, with Jose Mourinho seeing two important names left out of the squad for the upcoming match.
The absences were not entirely unexpected given the players’ situations over the past few days, but their omission from the matchday squad confirms that the coaching staff does not want to take any risks before they are fully fit.
Endrick and Tchouameni Left Out of Real Madrid Squad
Real Madrid are preparing to face Malaga on Sunday, August 30, in the third round of La Liga at the Santiago Bernabeu, with the team having won their opening two matches of the season and collected six points.
Endrick and Aurelien Tchouameni are both absent from the Real Madrid squad, as the two players continue to work toward full fitness and a return to competitive action.
Tchouameni missed the start of the season due to a muscle problem and has yet to feature, continuing his work to regain full fitness rather than training fully with the group.
Endrick, meanwhile, has also been sidelined by a muscle issue that ruled him out at the beginning of the season. He has not been included in the squad to face Malaga despite previous indications that he could potentially return for the match.
Real Madrid will face Malaga without Endrick and Tchouameni as both players continue their recovery before returning to action.
The absences come at a time when Mourinho still has a number of options within his squad, particularly after Real Madrid made a strong start to the season by winning their first two league matches.
The latest training sessions have also provided some positive signs regarding the return of several injured players, with Endrick continuing his rehabilitation program while Tchouameni remains in the process of regaining his physical fitness.
As a result, neither player will be available to Mourinho against Malaga, while Real Madrid continue preparing for the match with the aim of maintaining their perfect start to the La Liga season.
Real Madrid will host Malaga on Sunday at 3:00 PM Spanish time, with the club looking to extend their winning run at the beginning of the campaign.