Due to their absence from training on Friday, Real Madrid players risk missing the El-Clasico as they continue to battle with their fitness in the wake of a recent muscular complaint.
Karim Benzema and Thibaut Courtois weren’t allowed to train with the rest of the club on Friday since they would miss the game against Getafe.
The French attacker missed last month’s games against Mallorca, RB Leipzig, and Atletico Madrid but returned against Osasuna in La Liga and also participated in the Champions League match against Shakhtar Donetsk.
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Despite having multiple scoring opportunities in the two games, Benzema was unable to score any goals, and he also missed a penalty attempt in a La Liga match against Osasuna.
With both players aiming for comebacks against Barcelona in the El-Clasico on October 16, the attacker was sent to the gym to work separately from the team while Courtois and Dani Cellabos were the others.
After his goalless performances against Osasuna and Shakhtar Donetsk, manager Carlo Ancelotti defended Benzema, saying that the player’s primary concern right now is maintaining his physical health rather than scoring goals.
Ancelotti praised the player’s midweek effort, saying that “he put in a team performance and had a presence in the penalty area.” “He didn’t register on the scoreboard, but that’s not what we’re concentrating on. His health has significantly improved, and he gave a complete performance.
Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, and Federico Valverde are anticipated to receive starts from Ancelotti, with the trio perhaps reuniting if the captain is unable to participate.
With 44 goals to his name, Benzema was the team’s leading scorer last season and is still the favorite to win the 2022 Ballon d’Or.