Real Madrid will make a perilous trip to San Mames to face Atletic Bilbao this Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Present at a pre-match press conference, Italian technician Carlo Ancelotti announced the return from injury of Aurelien Tchouameni.
After having recorded the return of Brazilian Rodrigo Goes during the previous day, the Merengue can now count on French midfielder Aurélien Tchouameni. “Tchouameni? He feels very good and is ready to start the meeting. You will see where he will play,” he said.
This return constitutes a boon for Carlo Ancelotti who was struggling to find a certain balance for his team. In addition, the San Mames stadium is always a trap for Real Madrid who often struggle there and Carlo Ancelotti is aware of this. “Tomorrow’s match will be difficult, as always. He is a great opponent. We are in a good period and we want to show our best version. Atheltic is one of the best teams in Spain,” he added.
Carlo Ancelotti avoids a “penalty gate” at Real Madrid
Even if everything seems to have returned to normal with the 2-0 victory against Leganes the previous day, some tensions still persist in the locker room. It’s about who should take the penalties in the absence of Vinicius Junior (injured).
For this, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti apparently gave free choice to his key players on the pitch. “If there is a penalty tomorrow, Mbappé and Bellingham will decide who takes it,” he concluded.
Remember that Kylian Mbappé missed an important penalty against Liverpool in the Champions League. Under criticism, the Frenchman decided to let Jude Bellingham take the penalty obtained against Leganes in La Liga. “Kylian Mbappé is not a coward. He left the penalty to Bellingham out of generosity. We really appreciate this gesture,” continued the charismatic Real Madrid coach.
The club’s infirmary in the 15 Champions League is therefore starting to unclog. However, the absence of the Brazilian Vinicius Junior constitutes a real thorn in the side of the “Mister”
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