When it finally seemed that Zinedine Zidane was going to have to choose to make a call-up, two last-minute setbacks have made the French coach have to travel to Ipurua with his clothes on to face Eibar de Mendilibar. 22 footballers, which is not little either. The Real Madrid coach faced the last training session with Vinicius' last-minute absence, who suffers from gastroenteritis. “He does not have a fever, but he is not comfortable,” explained the technician at a press conference. The last session on the eve of the game also left Isco out due to a strong blow to the ankle.
Further, Zizou left Hazard out of the expedition, despite the fact that this week the Belgian has rejoined training with the group. “He still lacks something to play. We want him in the team, but we don't want to fool around that he comes back quickly and something happens to him. That when he comes back it will be forever. Peace of mind and patience,” said the Frenchman.
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* Data updated as of December 19, 2020
Possible eleven of Zinedine Zidane for Eibar-Real Madrid
Few changes are foreseen in Zidane's eleven compared to the one that beat Athletic (3-1) on Tuesday at Di Stéfano. Casemiro returns after serving a sanction against the rojiblancos and the position of Vinicius, who had been a starter in the last four games, will be occupied by Asensio.
The possible eleven that Zidane will line up against Eibar in Ipurua is made up of: Courtois; Carvajal, Varane, Ramos, Mendy; Valverde, Casemiro, Kroos; Lucas Vázquez, Benzema and Asensio. On the bench, prepared for the five substitutions available to the white coach will be: Lunin, Altube, Odriozola, Nacho, Militao, Marcelo, Valverde, Odegaard, Rodrygo, Jovic and Mariano.
Possible eleven of Zinedine Zidane in the Eibar-Real Madrid of the day 14 of LaLiga Santander.
The two forwards return to Zidane's list. The Spanish-Dominican has missed the last four games due to annoyances while the Serbian has not entered any call-ups since the last national team break.. First, his positive for coronavirus and then a tendinosis of the adductor muscles of the right leg have prevented him from prolonging the great moment with Real Madrid in a way that he exhibited in the matches with his team.