Trent on course for Mestalla as Rüdiger and Carvajal face late calls | OneFootball

The optimism with which Arbeloa began the week has cooled, though Trent is making firm progress to be fit to start on Sunday and free Valverde to return to midfield.

According to AS, the Briton sharpened his work yesterday, moving with assurance, but progress elsewhere in defence has stalled.

Rüdiger, like Carvajal, remains on an individual programme. Between Friday and Saturday it will become clear whether they make the squad or must wait until the visit of Real Sociedad at Chamartín. Alaba has also paused due to a bout of flu.

At full-back, Madrid look steadier. Beyond Trent, yesterday’s session suggested Mendy is in contention for the Mestalla squad. He has not played since eight January, in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Atlético.

Left-back has, intriguingly, been an area where Camavinga has gained prominence. With Bellingham sidelined for one month, he will need to focus more on his usual midfield role.

Source: AS