Carlo Ancelotti confirms fresh Real Madrid fitness blow before Mallorca | OneFootball

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has on Tuesday announced yet another fitness setback in his squad.

This comes amid confirmation that Rodrygo is struggling with an injury concern, ahead of the club’s upcoming meeting with RCD Mallorca.

The name of frontman Rodrygo has of course proven itself a prominent one in the headlines in Spain over recent days.

This comes after the Brazilian was condemned to the bench for the entirety of Real Madrid’s La Liga defeat at the hands of arch rivals Barcelona.

Speaking to the media post-match, Carlo Ancelotti was quick to assure that as much came with Rodrygo having been suffering the after effects of a bout of illness.

After reports surfaced on Monday that the 24-year-old was in fact injured, however, Rodrygo’s situation was put to his manager once more this afternoon.

And, just 24 hours out from Los Blancos’ upcoming meeting with Mallorca, Ancelotti went on to admit:

“Rodrygo? He had fever and didn’t train last week so he wasn’t fit. Today, he felt discomfort and we wanted to look at it. Everyone loves Rodrygo, especially me.”

Conor Laird – GSFN