Real Madrid Manager Carlo Ancelotti feels the heat as the Italian veteran is facing the squad dilemma over certain players’ injuries as the Los Blancos will be eyeing to bring the Club World Cup home.
Carlo Ancelotti is known for his tactical brilliance and a prolonged history of success for the clubs he managed previously as he helped Real Madrid to clinch the UCL title last season.
Real Madrid: 2021-22 #UCL winners! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/RY4IwmUt8o
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However, a number of injuries to the key players with the likes of Karim Benzema, Eder Militao, Eden Hazard, Lucas Vazquez, and most recently Thibaut Courtois left the most successful club in the history of football at a dead end.
Real Madrid will be playing against Egypt’s Al Ahly FC at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah stadium in Morocco for a place in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup after winning the 2021/22 UCL.
Al Ahly set up a Club World Cup semi-final 🆚 Real Madrid 🇪🇬🦅 pic.twitter.com/JfW0HnTZWI
— 433 (@433) February 4, 2023
A loss to Mallorca extended the gap to seven points with the arch-rival Barcelona after injuries to vital players hindered the process for the Madridista while the Spanish giants are still optimistic about their success in all competitions they are involved in.
Earlier, Los Blancos confirmed the arrival of the team to Morocco for their scheduled tournament which will take place on Feb 8 while the Champions League round of 16 clashes against Liverpool will follow next.
Off to Morocco 🇲🇦✈️ #ClubWC pic.twitter.com/P3Y8hMsY5h
— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) February 6, 2023
Karim Benzema has traveled with the squad despite his injury and now facing a race against time to participate in the clash against Al Ahly to secure a spot in the final.
Thibaut Courtois suffered an injury prior to the Mallorca game which forced him to the bench on their 1-0 loss while Andriy Lunin deputized the Belgian. Courtois’s progress will be further evaluated before taking further decisions.
However, long absent Mendy, Vazquez, and Militao will not be available for selection while Eden Hazard is back in light training but his participation is rather unreal than reality.
#FIFAClubWorldCup 🏆🔙 pic.twitter.com/LB0UZxHp7C
— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) February 6, 2023
Champions often find themselves in such positions yet pull off success it despite setbacks and the club with Real Madrid’s pedigree will surely find a way to be victorious.
