❌ Huijsen and Mendy miss out against Getafe, Pitarch returns | OneFootball

Real Madrid has officially announced its squad for this Sunday’s LaLiga match at the Coliseum against Getafe, confirming two significant absences in the defensive line: Dean Huijsen and Ferland Mendy. The Spanish-Dutch center-back, a key player in Xabi Alonso’s system, has not been included in the list due to physical discomfort that already prevented him from participating in Spain’s recent international break fixtures.

Huijsen, who had been struggling with physical problems, has not recovered in time for the league clash, forcing the Blancos’ coach to reshape the center of defense. His absence is joined by that of Ferland Mendy. Although the French full-back had recently returned to group training, Xabi Alonso has decided not to take any risks and has left him out of the final squad for Sunday’s match.

The positive note in the list of called-up players comes from midfielder Thiago Pitarch. The young talent returns to the Real Madrid first team after completing his participation in the U20 World Cup. His return strengthens the Merengues’ midfield, providing another option in the center of the pitch for what promises to be a demanding stretch of the season.

The match against Getafe is crucial for Real Madrid in their fight for the LaLiga lead. The absences will force the team to demonstrate the depth of their squad, especially in defense, where the lack of Huijsen and Mendy poses a challenge to the solidity of the Chamartín side as they visit the always difficult blue stronghold.

With this squad list, Xabi Alonso faces the challenge of Getafe with one eye on managing workloads and injuries, while celebrating the return of Pitarch as a valuable resource for Real Madrid’s midfield in the coming matches.

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