Real Madrid maintained their pursuit of the La Liga title with a win over Getafe on Wednesday night.
However, the win came at a cost, with key players David Alaba and Eduardo Camavinga picking up injuries during the match.
After the game, head coach Carlo Ancelotti shared an initial update on the injuries, offering a concerning outlook for both players ahead of a crucial weekend clash.
The Italian revealed in his post-match press conference that both players are doubtful for Saturday’s Copa del Rey final against Barcelona.
“Camavinga has to be seen tomorrow, but his and Alaba’s are muscular discomfort and it is difficult for him to be present on Saturday. Yes, Fran García is the only alternative to left-back,” he said.
Camavinga had come on as a substitute at half-time to replace the injured Alaba, but he too was forced to exit after suffering a knock late in the game.
In his assessment of the match, Ancelotti admitted the game proved to be a challenging one for his side despite securing the win they needed.
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“I’m not upset because the objective was to get the three points. The first half was better and the second half was more suffering.
“Guler played as an interior and he did very well. It’s true that we’ve looked for more solidity at the back and we lack more effectiveness up front. We have to be more effective.”
Ancelotti also touched on the performances and situations of several other players, including Endrick, Brahim Diaz, and Rodrygo
“Endrick has had two chances. The first one could not do better. The second is offside. Brahim has been out a bit in recent periods but has come in well. Today he played a very complete game in every way.
Statistically, Rodrygo has to play because if he hasn’t scored in a while he will, I fully trust him.”
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