INJURY: Madrid youngster Guler unavailable to face Barca

Real Madrid announced on social media on Saturday that Arda Guler, who joined Carlo Ancelotti's side in the summer transfer window, will not be able to play against Barcelona in the Soccer Champions Tour friendly due to a knee injury.

"Following tests carried out on our new signing Arda Guler, he has been diagnosed with an injury to the internal meniscus of his right knee," the Spanish giants wrote on their website.

The 18-year-old will travel to Madrid in the next few hours to be treated by more specific doctors. The Turkish midfielder is expected to miss the rest of the pre-season friendlies.

As a result, Guler will miss the first 'El Clasico' of the 2023/24 season and his recovery time is unknown. The playmaker is Carlo Ancelotti's first injury concern for the upcoming campaign. 

Madrid will face Barcelona at the AT&T Stadium at 23.00 CEST in Texas, USA. This meeting will be the perfect warm-up for the upcoming La Liga campaign.

 

July 29, 2023