Madrid, Spain — Real Madrid today dey prepare to meet Celta at Santiago Bernabéu for LaLiga clash wey go start by 2 p.m. Jude Bellingham don resume training again with im teammates but Rodrygo dey miss due to sudden illness. Club management don take needles precautions to avoid spreading any sickness among players.
Bellingham, wey don struggle with injury lately, show say im fit to play by participating fully in the training wey open to media. He start warm-ups and engage in normal training exercises, looking sharp ahead of the big match. Meanwhile, Rodrygo, who just end training with slight fever, no fit make the squad, casting doubt on Real Madrid’s attacking power.
This week for Valdebebas don different because dem no get midweek match. Players like Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius also dey utilize this time to enhance their fitness, as the squad looks to improve their form ahead of the critical clashes. Despite the challenges of squad depth due to multiple injuries, Ancelotti manage to bring in three Castilla players: Jacobo, Yusi, and goalkeeper Sergio Mestre, to help balance the squad.
With Rodrygo’s late withdrawal, the Italian coach now face heavy casualties as he head into the game with over six players benched. The defense line dey shaky with Alexander Rüdiger, Ferland Mendy, David Alaba, Eduardo Camavinga, Dani Carvajal, Eder Militão, and Rodrygo all missing.
Celta, managed by Claudio Giráldez, dey in 7th place with 46 points and dey push hard to get European football next season. Their form suggests dem capable to unsettle opponents, and they go target to exploit Madrid’s defensive struggles. Both teams, dey be one of the worst in dealing with set pieces this season, so di strategy go be very crucial for both sides.
Ancelotti’s side no fit afford to drop points as dem dey chase the reigning champions, Barcelona, who dey on top wit 79 points. So, every match dey feel like a final, and dis one against Celta go crucial for title ambitions. As some players dey face injuries, other squad members go need to step up for this must-win clash.
Outside of injuries, Real Madrid fans hope the return of Bellingham go spark revival for their chances in LaLiga. This match dey potential to shape the final weeks of the season as they prepare for the highly anticipated Clásico against Barcelona coming up soon. Ancelotti need dis victory to steady the ship and boost confidence ahead of tougher fixtures.
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