Manuel Pellegrini stressed the importance that Claudio Bravo has in this squad. The Chilean, in the shadow of Joel Robles for two months, now awaits an opportunity in this final stretch of the League after the doubts shown by the Madrid goalkeeper in the derby against Sevilla. Many lights were placed on him, although the technician's confidence in him was resolved in recent weeks with an almost unquestionable ownership. Doubts are now being opened about who will be chosen in the next appointments. Pellegrini warned weeks ago: “Claudio will have his chance. Joel is doing well since he was injured.” The battle between the two is on the table again at the gates of the duel against Levante.
Joel signed nine security starts in the league. Bravo's absence due to injury gave him the umpteenth opportunity to convince Pellegrini and he succeeded, signing a remarkable performance in this brilliant start to 2021. But the fall in the derby reawakens a competition that continued to be present. The connection of the Chilean goalkeeper with the dressing room is a reality and the coaching staff are aware of the leadership he has both when he plays and when he waits on the bench. That factor conquered Pellegrini to reach Heliópolis and can now convince him to be important in his goal in this season finale with many goals at stake.
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The future of Bravo and Joel will also be conditioned to this end of the campaign. Both have a contract with the Verdiblanco club until beyond this summer. The Chilean signed two courses without conditions, while also until 2022 Joel has his contract marked. In the shadow of all this, Rui Silva. The Granada goalkeeper is tied for the next campaign by the Verdiblancos and is presented as the great bet of the club in this position.