There are games that cross the calendar like Wednesdays in the middle of the week. And this is one of them because catches Mallorca nursing their wounds after the defeat in the Cup and to Real Madrid still gauging the collateral effects of the draw at the Bernabéu against Manchester City. But at the same time it is a match of capital importance. Because it would have been no use to Aguirre’s men to win the Cup if they did not manage to seal permanence, the true title for this Mallorca. While Madrid should not get carried away in the League because next week Barcelona visits the Bernabéu and Xavi’s team arrive with an upward trend that could complicate the achievement of the league title for Carlo Ancelotti’s team.
Militao, eight months later
Therefore, as Carletto said, “the important game is this Saturday.” And so much. But still some tests are expected on the visiting side because Carlo wants to see the performance of a Militao who has not been a starter for eight months against a morlaco like Muriqi, which may give you some clue as to whether or not you can line him up on Wednesday at the Etihad against Haaland. He has also praised a Modric who could be in the game, giving Kroos a rest, and Tchouameni, who will not be in Manchester due to cards, should be the wear man in Son Moix, giving Camavinga a break for the Champions League battle.
Rodrygo may be up there, although he suffered a blow on Thursday. But nothing suggests that he is going to take risks with him, which gives options to Brahim or even Joselu. Another issue is Bellinghamwho more than a game needs a couch. The Englishman has reduced his scoring production, which is logical given his start to the season, but at the same time he has seen how he lost importance in the team’s attacking play. His performance in the first leg against City last Tuesday was especially worrying, where he literally wandered around the field.
Many doubts for Aguirre due to the Copa defeat
Opposite the protagonist will be Abdón Prats. The omission of the vermilion hero in the final by his coach will have consequences. Five thousand forward masks will be distributed in the stadium to do justice to a player who has been key to the club’s good times in recent seasons. The match will also serve for the vermilion fans to pay tribute to their team for the feat of sneaking into the cup final against Athletic. Beyond the emotional state of the Majorcan team, what is worrying on the island It is the physical situation of the team because the Mexican coach has several important players very worn by the efforts of La Cartuja, where they played extra time and went to penalties. The final with three players touched: Copete, Lato and Dani Rodríguez. And others physically exhausted like Valjent or Samu Costa. Everyone is waiting to recover well to see what eleven Mallorca can present this Saturday at 6:30 p.m., a time when the heat can also take its toll on vermillions and meringues. The last player who could miss the game is Dani Rodríguez, who is suffering from discomfort. His replacement would be Sergi Darder, a replacement that has already occurred in previous games of the season.
They both urgently need the three points and Ancelotti has warned his team that if they want to win they will have to match Mallorca’s collective commitment. A team that does not negotiate effort and that penalizes rival errors in its field. One of those trap games that if the whites do not channel clearly from the beginning, they will see the minutes fall with impatience and nerves against an opponent who will play with the clock in their favor.
2024-04-13 08:25:19
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