Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has relaxed concern about the fitness of Jude Bellingham ahead of this week’s decisive Champions League against Atletico Madrid.
Bellingham missed the first leg ‘Euro derby’ by suspension and was forced Sit two home games Due to further disciplinary questions before he made a delayed return against Ray Vallecano on Sunday.
The English international is pushed straight into the initial XI and helped his side earn 2-1 Winbut he was forced in the 86th minute after receiving treatment on the field.
Ancelotti asked about the health of his stars midfielder, especially on the eve of the Madrid derby on Wednesday, and quickly threw out any concern. “It was a blow,” the Italian shrugged, he didn’t even raise an eyebrow, “nothing serious.”
Bellingham was not the only concern for Madrid injuries. Thibaut Courtois was a surprising omission from the match team after complaining about the knee problem. Once again, Acelotti has mitigated the fear of the availability of his first choice goalie. “Courtois will recover quickly for Wednesday,” he revealed.
Fitness Federico Valverde managed cautiously. The durable Uruguayans were only called for the last quarter of a victory on Sunday – as Ancelotti disobstructed: “When I want to defend myself, I take off forward, this is not a problem for me.” – On the eve of the second leg on Wednesday against Atletico.
Valverde was in great form during Last week’s tie on Bernabeutirelessly patrolling throughout the right flank despite suffering from discomfort. When asked about his fitness this week, Uruguay insisted, “I’m happy, delighted. I am mentally calm with what we are physically doing to recover our body.”
Real Complete the slender 2-1 advantage, moving towards Atletic’s metropolitan stadium in the middle of the week. Ancelotti promised to perform the “full throttle” performance of his part to defend his continental crown.
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