As Actual Madrid look to safe their first preseason victory this summer season, anticipate to see each younger expertise and the staff’s greatest gamers take the sphere in opposition to Chelsea.
Simply three months after successful the Champions League, Actual Madrid’s preseason has not began the way in which Carlo Ancelotti would really like. Los Blancos misplaced to each AC Milan and Barcelona within the span of per week, and now, they face Chelsea of their ultimate warmup earlier than the UEFA Tremendous Cup on Aug. 14.
In fact, the 2023/24 LaLiga champions have been with out most of their superstars who competed at Euro 2024 and Copa America 2024, together with Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr., and Fede Valverde. Even of their absences, although, there’s nonetheless a wealth of gamers to look at as the following era prepares to make their mark in Madrid.
4. Arda Guler
After a breakout efficiency at Euro 2024, Arda Guler is among the most enjoyable gamers to look at at Actual Madrid. In contrast to final yr, there might be loads of alternatives for the 19-year-old to play this season now that Toni Kroos has retired and Luka Modric’s minutes will proceed to lower.
Guler has began each preseason video games for Los Blancos, and assisted Actual Madrid’s solely objective up to now. His creativity along with his left foot will make all of the distinction in shut matches, and can assist a typically stagnant assault get on the scoresheet.
3. Endrick
At simply 18 years outdated, Endrick has already made his Actual Madrid debut after which some. The striker began each preseason matches for Los Blancos, and though he has not discovered the again of the web, he has proven loads of high quality as he continues to seek out his footing and hyperlink up along with his new teammates.
Within the wake of Joselu’s departure, Endrick might be appeared upon to ship because the back-up No. 9. He would possibly lack expertise, however his tempo gives a special menace within the ultimate third, permitting him to run in behind defenders and end along with his left foot.
The wonderkid will look to proceed growing his sport in opposition to Chelsea, particularly since he has not had many clear-cut possibilities this preseason.
2. Rodrygo
Rodrygo had a forgetful summer season for Brazil. The 23-year-old scored zero objectives at Copa America 2024, and was some of the disappointing gamers for the Selecao on the event.
Nobody might be extra keen than Rodrygo to place the summer season behind him, and enjoying in opposition to Chelsea is step one. Plus, with Kylian Mbappe’s arrival, Rodrygo would be the participant who adapts essentially the most up high, and will probably be attention-grabbing to see the place Carlo Ancelotti deploys him in his first preseason look.
1. Vinicius Jr.
As all the time, Vinicius Jr. is the participant to look at for Actual Madrid. Like Rodrygo, Vini Jr. had a disappointing Copa America 2024 marketing campaign with Brazil; the ahead solely scored in opposition to Paraguay and was suspended for the quarter-finals. The excellent news for Madridistas is that the ahead all the time delivers for Los Blancos.
After making a quick look in opposition to Barcelona on Saturday, anticipate Vini Jr. to play extra minutes in opposition to Chelsea as a ultimate warmup earlier than the UEFA Tremendous Cup. The Blues’ backline might be a very good check for the Ballon d’Or frontrunner as he appears to be like to regain his elite kind.
