Arbeloa talks Mbappe, Courtois, Bellingham, Thiago, Rudiger ahead of Real Madrid vs Atletico
Arbeloa talks Mbappe, Courtois, Bellingham, Thiago, Rudiger ahead of Real Madrid vs Atletico Real Madrid will lock horns with neighbours Atletico Madrid on Sunday night in a must-win La Liga encounter at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Merengues were hammered by Diego Simeone’s men in the reverse fixture in the league earlier this season. But Real Madrid did exact revenge by getting the better of Los Colchoneros in the Spanish Super Cup semifinal.
However, with the league derby upon them, Real Madrid cannot afford to drop any more points, considering that they are already four behind leaders Barcelona, who play Rayo Vallecano earlier on Sunday afternoon. Ahead of the derby at the Bernabeu, Real Madrid boss Alvaro Arbeloa addressed the media in his press conference, discussing various topics, including Kylian Mbappe’s fitness and the injury to Thibaut Courtois. Kicking things off, Arbeloa gave an insight into the team’s mentality and readiness heading into the derby, saying: “Eagerness and excitement.
It’s an important match because of what these three points represent, because of the fans, because of the excitement that’s been generated. “It’s one of the best matches you can experience. I’m looking forward to seeing a Bernabeu packed and fully behind the team.
” Thibaut Courtois suffered an adductor injury in the first half against Manchester City and is now out for six weeks, which comes as a huge blow for Real Madrid at a crucial stage of the season. “There are risks every time I put a player on the field. Very few footballers go out there at 100%, without any discomfort.
That’s normal. When he got to half-time, he wanted to keep playing, and it was me who decided to stop him,” said Arbeloa on the situation. “Also because of the utmost confidence I have in Lunin.
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