Ancelotti announces an unexpected return

Tomorrow against Sevilla, the Merengue have the opportunity in the event of a victory and a draw between Barça and Atlético de Madrid this evening to finish at the top of La Liga in 2024 after having been 10 points behind at the start of the season . On Wednesday, in Doha, Jude Bellingham's teammates won 3-0 in the final of the Intercontinental Cup against Pachuca with goals from Rodrygo, Vinicius and Kylian Mbappé and won their second trophy of the season. In a pre-match press conference, Carlo Ancelotti announced an unexpected return which will undoubtedly help Real win other titles.“Alaba is also training partly, he will be back with the group on the 30th and will be available, I think, for mid-January. » The end of the tunnel for the Austrian, victim of a ruptured cruciate knee ligament on December 17, 2023 against Villareal and who had seen his return postponed on multiple occasions. He also announced the presence of Ferland Mendy in the group tomorrow after his right quadriceps injury which occurred against Girona on December 7.

No more laughing

Exited prematurely due to injury against Atalanta 10 days ago, after a great start to the match rewarded with a goal, Kylian Mbappé is feeling good again. Scorer on Wednesday, the French striker seemed liberated and vengeful. Author of 12 goals in 22 matches in all competitions and despite failed performances against Barça and Liverpool, the captain of the Blues seems to have convinced his coach, who warned his opponents. “His adaptation period is over, he is already showing a good version of himself, but he can still improve. He has recovered from his last injury and I feel he is more motivated. He needed this time, like everyone else, but it's over now. » A statement that should please the Madrid number 9 to regain his full confidence.

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