Real Madrid is preparing for its next LaLiga match against Sevilla, facing the absence of Vinicius Júnior after his four-game suspension for the expulsion against Villarreal. Coach JürgenMourinho has published the official squad list, in which the return of EderMilitao stands out as the main novelty.
Militao, who had been out of action since April 21, has lost 16 consecutive games. Although he is not part of the starting eleven, the defender can appear again on the Bernabéu field, which promises an important return for the club's defense. Militao's return is perceived as a turning point for the team, which seeks to regain its rhythm after the absence of one of its key players.
In addition to Vinicius, other players who are still out of play are Asensio, Rodrygo and Mendy. Although their recoveries are getting closer, the three will have to wait to participate and will watch the game from the stands. The squad includes goalkeepers Thibaut Courtois, Alphonse Lunin and Javi Navarro, while the defense is made up of Militao, Huijsen, Trent, Konaté, Cucurella, Á. Carreras, Rüdiger and Dumfries.
In the midfield, the squad has Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouameni, ArdaGüler, Bernardo and Thiago. Up front, the team will have Endrick, Mbappé, C.Espí, Brahim and YanDiomande. The proposed lineup reflects a balance between youth and experience, with the intention of maximizing offensive and defensive performance.
The match against Sevilla represents the first of four matches in which Real Madrid will have to adapt to the absence of Vinicius. With Militao back and a set of well-defined players, the team seeks to consolidate its position in the table and advance in the competition. The next step will be to observe how the coaching staff manages the team's dynamics without the presence of its key stars and if Mourinho's strategy manages to maintain competitiveness on the day.