Good news in Valdebebas: Benzema and Mendy are already on the grass, although to do light exercises. His recoveries are progressing as planned and both want to be in Balaídos this Saturday (6:30 p.m., Movistar LaLiga). as told ASin his plans was not only to reach the tie against the Chelseabut to be able to have minutes and gain rhythm with the ‘dress rehearsal’ in Vigo. And the sensations are good. Both combined their gentle exercises on the Valdebebas mat with a harder session in the gym.
The two were injured on Monday -March 14- in Mallorcamissing the Clásico the following Sunday. Mendy suffered an injury to the left adductor that, according to the official medical report, he was going to be out for 10-15 days. He has worked flat out this week, going to the white sports city even on his days off. In case of Benzema is similar: he left the team with ten after suffering some discomfort in the left twin. It did not seem serious and as a result, Deschamps called him up with France for this national team break. But he did not want to take risks and, after missing the Clásico, he decided to stay in Madrid and recover quietlywork on being 100% around the corner.
Benzema, trotting on the pitch at Valdebebas.
Helios de la Rubia (Real Madrid)
Vinicius, yes; Alaba, no
The Brazilianafter returning to Madrid early after seeing a yellow card that prevented him from playing the second game of the break, has decided he doesn’t need breaks. And this afternoon he has trained with the rest of his teammates. Comes extra motivated after taking a weight off his shoulders: scoring his first official goal with the canarinha and, furthermore, in Maracana in front of his entire family. Alaba, however, has not trained despite being in a very similar situation: he has returned to Madrid early and will not play the Austrian friendly tomorrow. Ancelotti, a priori, should recover it tomorrow, having taken advantage of today to rest after running out of the World Cup in Cardiff.
Vinicius, training with the group after returning to Madrid ahead of time.
Helios de la Rubia (Real Madrid)
It was a very smooth training session. Firstly, the players made several rounds, while the goalkeepers worked in a specific way. Subsequently, possession and pressure exercises were carried out. The training ended with a game on a small field. Ancelotti’s men will train again tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. (peninsular strip).