Carlo Ancelotti Provides Status On Bellingham And Carvajal For Alaves Clash

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has announced that Jude Bellingham will be available for the match against Alaves, but Dani Carvajal will miss the La Liga clash on September 24. Ancelotti explained that Carvajal requires a few more days to regain full fitness but is expected to return for the weekend derby against Atletico Madrid.

“Jude Bellingham Has Recovered”

Ancelotti informed the media that Jude Bellingham’s shoulder issue is not a concern, confirming that the Englishman will be available for the match against Alaves.

“Jude Bellingham has recovered. He’s available and will play. Carvajal needs more days and will return for the derby,” he stated, reported by Sportskeeda.

Ancelotti expressed concern about the fitness of his star midfielder following the 4-1 victory over Espanyol. He noted that the former Borussia Dortmund player had removed his shoulder protector a month ago, adding,

“Bellingham suffered from pain in the shoulder but he was able to complete the match, we will evaluate his condition in the coming days, but there is nothing worrying so far. Bellingham has always played with a shoulder protector. He took it off a month ago because he was fine, but today he has had the problem again. Tonight he has resolved it very well; we will see how he feels tomorrow. I think it won’t be a problem, although he has to take care of himself, obviously.”

Carvajal’s Injury Was Not Serious 

Regarding Carvajal, the manager emphasized that the defender’s injury was not serious but rather painful.

“Carvajal is suffering from pain, he suffered a bruise, but his injury is not serious,” Ancelotti noted.

Real Madrid currently sits second in the league table, having earned 14 points from six games, four points behind Barcelona.

Carlo Ancelotti acknowledged that he has discussed game time with Endrick, advising the Brazilian youngster to be patient as he adjusts to life at Real Madrid.

“I spoke to him, like all the players. I ask him to be patient and he understands perfectly because he trains and lives every day with the best strikers in the world. He understands his role, his role and I really say that he is gaining a lot of positions. His professionalism is very high, he is very mature. We are delighted. He’s going to play his minutes, his games.”

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