Mendy falls out of the Clásico

Ancelotti will have a problem on the left side this Sunday: Mendy suffers an injury to the left adductor and will be out for 10-15 days. It is officially ruled out for the Classic. No Benzemawhose recovery is progressing positively and, despite still feeling some slight discomfort, is not ruled out. On Friday he will undergo further tests. The most positive note was placed Rodrygo, whose war wounds after the hard stomp of Raíllo were left in a strong blow. Today, despite still having some pain from the concussion, He has trained with the group and will be with total security against Barcelona. As well Military, absent in Mallorca due to a mild flu process, but already present in the routine. She trained normally.

The other absences in this morning’s session, along with those mentioned, were Nacho and Hazardwho did work inside the facility. Both are fine, no medical alarms. The training started with activation exercises and various rounds. Immediately afterwards, Ancelotti put into practice the Pressure in tactical rehearsals and possession, in technicians. To finish, they disputed a -usual- party in reduced dimensions and carried out crosses and shots on goal. The team will exercise again tomorrow at the same time (11:00 a.m.; peninsular strip).

Alternatives for Ancelotti

already lost to Mendy in the Champions League return against PSG, when he chose Nacho as left back. With the passing of the minutes and the need to score, he decided to exchange the 6 by Alaba, leaving the Austrian the band. It would be another possible variant. The possible ‘Plan C’ would give ownership to Marcelowho has only started three times this season (all in the league; against Getafe, Granada and Villarreal; in none of them did he play 90 minutes).

With respect to attack point, the deck is bigger but at the same time, more volatile. Effervescent to debate. In La Cerámica the chosen one was Bale, who knows how to act as a center forward. Because the usual alternates, Mariano and above all, Jovic, seem dethroned to ostracism. might as well play Isco, who played false nine against Granada… And since then he hasn’t had a chance. The last option would be Asensio, improvised battering ram in the Cup match against Athletic. The results of the experiment were not promising.