This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
Heba Press – Sports
Italian Carlo Ancelotti, coach of Real Madrid, continues to give opportunities to emerging talents, and this time appears the name of Moroccan international Youssef Lakhdim, nicknamed “Yossi”, who begins to attract attention after being called up for the second time in a row to the first team roster.
This call-up comes in preparation for facing Rayo Vallecano on Saturday in the 17th day of the Spanish League.
Lakhadim appears for the second time on the “Royal” list
Real Madrid announced their official roster for the match and noted Lakhdim’s continued presence after his first appearance in the team’s roster against Atalanta in the Champions League.
This call-up underlines Ancelotti’s confidence in the promising player who represents the future of the Moroccan national team and the Royal Club.
Diaz is essential… and Mbappé is absent
On the other hand, Brahim Diaz, the other Moroccan international, should start against Rayo Vallecano, benefiting from the absence of French star Kylian Mbappé due to injury.
Diaz had proven his worth in the last two matches against Girona and Atalanta, earning praise from his manager, who praised his influential role in midfield.
The biggest fight in La Liga
Real Madrid enter the match in second place with 36 points, just two points behind traditional rivals leaders Barcelona, making a win against Rayo Vallecano essential to stay in the competition.
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