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Present at a press conference before the reception of Atlético de Madrid on Sunday evening, Carlo Ancelotti returned to the numerous packages in the defensive sector of the Merengues. Already deprived of his two central defenders Eder Militao and David Alaba, the Italian technician could also have to do without Antonio Rüdiger, injured in the thigh against Getafe. “His condition has improved a lot between yesterday and today. Let’s hope he continues to improve in the same way by tomorrow.”, despite everything, affirmed the Mister. However, if the German international were to be missing, Ancelotti will not be able to rely on Aurélien Tchouaméni, used to helping out a step lower but suspended against the Colchoneros.
Asked about Ferland Mendy and Dani Carvajal, considered by Spanish journalists as the two options to compensate for a possible Rüdiger withdrawal, Ancelotti finally surprised everyone, assuring that a certain Eduardo Camavinga could also do the trick. “He is very good in ball exits, very solid in duels and very fast”explained the Italian, before noting that “the sentry and central defender positions are the most similar, because they are played more with the head than with energy”. It now remains to be known the starting lineup of the former Parisian coach, determined to take revenge after two defeats against Antoine Griezmann’s side this season (1-3 in La Liga and 2-4 in the Coupe du Roi) .
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