❌ Mbappé still missing from training, medical update on Rodrygo | OneFootball

Real Madrid faces one of the most challenging tests of the season with a depleted squad. The team led by Carlo Ancelotti is preparing for the crucial match this Wednesday against Manchester City, hindered by an unrelenting injury list.

Up to seven key players will miss the first leg of the round of 16, and Kylian Mbappé is the main focus among the possible absentees. 

Real Madrid trained today, just one day before the match against Pep Guardiola’s side, without Mbappé, Militao, Bellingham, Carreras, Ceballo and Alaba, who are all still recovering from their respective injuries with specific training routines.

Rodrygo undergoes surgery today

As confirmed, Rodrygo Goes has successfully undergone surgery for tears to the anterior cruciate ligament and the external meniscus in his right leg.

The operation was performed by Dr. Manuel Leyes under the supervision of Real Madrid’s Medical Services.

Given this situation, Real Madrid will have to rely on their fighting spirit and squad depth to try to overcome Pep Guardiola’s team on their own turf.

As things stand, a possible starting eleven for Madrid tomorrow would be: Courtois, Trent, Rüdiger, Asencio, Mendy, Tchouaméni, Valverde, Camavinga, Arda Güler, Vinícius Jr, and Gonzalo.

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