There are fresh developments inside Real Madrid ahead of their clash with Rayo Vallecano, but the latest news is not only about the players who will be unavailable. The squad has also brought another development that could give the coaching staff additional options ahead of an important La Liga fixture.
While three players have been ruled out of the match for different reasons, four other names have returned to contention. However, their inclusion in the squad does not necessarily mean that all of them will start, making Real Madrid’s situation ahead of the game more complicated than it initially appears.
Real Madrid will face Rayo Vallecano on Saturday in La Liga as they look to return to winning ways after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Real Betis in their previous league match.
Rodrygo is among the main absentees for the game as the Brazilian winger continues his recovery from the ACL injury he suffered. He remains unavailable at this stage and is expected to remain sidelined for an extended period.
Eder Militao will also be unavailable against Rayo Vallecano, although the Brazilian defender has taken another step toward his return after beginning work on the pitch. Militao has not been included in the squad for the match, with his gradual return expected after the next international break in October.
The third absentee is Ferland Mendy, who remains out of contention for the time being as his period on the sidelines continues, with no immediate return date confirmed.
On the positive side, Real Madrid have received a boost with four players returning to the squad, led by Endrick, who has been called up for the second consecutive match. The Brazilian forward was also included in the squad against Inter Milan but did not feature.
Raul Asencio has also returned to contention after being called up for the Rayo Vallecano match. However, his first appearance of the season will depend on the circumstances of the game and the coaching staff’s decision, particularly after his recent return to group training.
Aurelien Tchouameni is also included in the squad after featuring against Inter Milan, making him available for a La Liga appearance, while Thiago Pitarch has also returned after being part of the squad against Inter without receiving any playing time.
Real Madrid therefore head into the Rayo Vallecano clash with a mixed picture in terms of injuries and availability. Three players have been ruled out, while four names have returned to the squad. The key point, however, is that some of those returning may not start, but their presence gives the coaching staff additional options during the match.
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