Real Madrid Carlo Ancelotti gives Jude Bellingham, Aurelien Tchouameni and Eder Militao fitness updates
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is set to strengthen his options for his Champions League debut on Tuesday night against VfB Stuttgart, with Jude Bellingham the title The Englishman trained as normal on Monday and, barring a setback, will be back in action at the Santiago Bernabeu.
“Bellingham is fine, as are Tchouameni and Militao… who did not train today because he needed one more day of recovery. The team is quite good,” Ancelotti told the press.
Outside the club, alarm bells had started ringing when it became apparent that the difference Aurelien Tchouameni and Bellingham, who have recovered from their injury problems, Eder Militao did not train with the rest of the group.
“He didn't train today because we thought to give him an extra day of rest, which allows him to do individual work. Tomorrow he will be 100%.”
Ancelotti was also asked if he felt he had a better team this year or last year.
“You have already seen what happened: we lost Nacho and Kroos, two important players. And Joselu. In exchange, one of the best players in the world arrives. Do we have a better team than last year? I think so.”
Meanwhile, Dani Carvajal was also pleased with Bellingham's return.
“Fantastic news, for what he brings us both in terms of football and off the field. Seeing him again in the team is a great feeling. We trust him.”
If Militao had problems, Carvajal is also happy to play in central defense.
“I have no problem. Wherever the boss requires my services, I will be there. As always. I have no problem playing in a different position.”
Los Blancos have looked stretched at times in recent weeks, with their front three struggling to connect with the rest of the squad, and Real Sociedad publicly identifying their build-up as a problem. The return of Tchouameni and Bellingham should help with that as they find their rhythm. Ancelotti also said he was happy with the fact that in six games, Los Blancos had four clean sheets.
