Real Madrid already has the call ready for the confrontation against Celta de Vigo. The duel, corresponding to the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey, will be played this Thursday, January 16 at the Santiago Bernabéu at 9:30 p.m.
Courtois and Alaba, notable absences
Carlo Ancelotti has decided to give descanso a Thibaut Courtoiswho will not be available for this match. Besides, David Alaba, who was part of the Super Cup, has not been included in the list either..
These two absences are added to those of Carvajal and Militaoboth injured. On the other hand, Vallejo, although he has already overcome his injury and trained with the group, has not been called up.
Among the new features, the inclusion of Lorenzo, the Castilla winger who already had minutes in the Cup against Deportiva Minera. This young defender will occupy the place left by the losses at the back.
Complete list of summoned
Goalkeepers: Lunin, Fran González and Sergio Mestre.
Defenses: Lucas Vázquez, Fran García, Rüdiger, Mendy, Asencio and Lorenzo.
Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Modric, Tchouameni, Arda Guler y Ceballos.
Fronts: Vinícius Jr., Mbappé, Rodrygo, Endrick and Brahim.
The Italian coach will have to manage these casualties in a match that will be key to advancing in the KO competition. Courtois’ absence will be covered by Luninwho is called to prove his worth between the sticks.
Meanwhile, the white defense will have to reorganize without Alaba, Militao or Carvajal, with the possibility that Lorenzo will have important minutes.
A decisive Bernabéu
The Santiago Bernabéu will be the stage where the whites will seek their place in the quarterfinals. With a mixed call of starters and young talents, the team is ready to face this new challenge.
Celta arrives wanting to surprise, but Real Madrid trusts in its squad depth to overcome the challenge.
