Ceballos and several homegrown players, in Madrid's squad with nine absentees

Dani Ceballos is back in the Real Madrid squad. He is back alongside several homegrown players who will try to fill the gaps that have arisen in Carlo Ancelotti's squad due to several cases of the coronavirus, mainly. Lluis Lopez, Miguel, Peter and Antonio Blanco, the youngsters in question.

Lunin, Carvajal, Marcelo, Modric, Isco, Asensio, Bale, Rodrygo and Mariano all miss out. A total of nine absentees that plagues the plans of the Italian coach, who, in his press conference prior to the clash, which is against Cadiz, threw out a brave and not at all victimizing message: he wants his side to win despite the cascade of absentees.

The full squad are: Courtois, Luis Lopez, Fuidias; Militao, David Alaba, Vallejo, Nacho, Mendy, Miguel; Toni Kroos, Casemiro, Fede Valverde, Dani Ceballos, Camavinga, Antonio Blanco, Peter; Eden Hazard - the Belgian will start, as confirmed by his coach - Karim Benzema, Jovic and Vinicius.

One of the protagonists who was in doubt based on Real Madrid's recent training sessions is Benzema. The French striker is at a superb level and will be a key player against the Andalusians, who will be looking to take advantage of the nine Real Madrid absentees to spring a surprise and triumph.

 

December 18, 2021