Real Madrid is gearing up for its upcoming league match, but the squad is facing significant changes as they travel to face RCD Espanyol in Barcelona. Coach José Mourinho held a press conference to discuss the team’s situation, confirming that Endrick and Aurélien Tchouameni will not participate in the match.

The most notable absence is Brazilian forward Endrick, who has been excluded from the squad entirely. Mourinho highlighted that Endrick is the only player missing who does not have ongoing issues from the previous season.

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Meanwhile, Tchouameni will also sit out as he continues to recover from physical issues. Although the French midfielder is making progress, the coaching staff decided to err on the side of caution, keeping him on a tailored training regimen until he is fully fit.

“Tchouameni has to train today, tomorrow, and Sunday to speed up his process. He arrived in a condition that does not allow him to be ready for this match,” Mourinho stated regarding Tchouameni’s condition.

Academy Players Step Up for Upcoming Match

In light of these absences, Mourinho will call upon players from the Valdebebas academy to fill the squad. Mario Rivas, Joan Martínez, and Alexis Ciria will feature on the bench for the match against Espanyol.

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“We don’t have an overly large squad. I like working with a maximum of 22 players. It will be their turn, and many others too, to motivate La Fábrica,” the Madrid coach concluded.

Real Madrid face another league fixture with significant changes in the squad traveling for the game. José Mourinho spoke at a press conference to preview the match against RCD Espanyol in Barcelona. During his appearance, the Portuguese coach confirmed the absences of Endrick and Aurélien Tchouameni.

The most notable absence among the recent arrivals is Endrick. The Brazilian forward has been left out of the squad and will not travel with the group. As the coach himself explained, he is the only unavailable player who is not carrying issues over from last season.

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For his part, Tchouameni will also not wear the Real Madrid shirt this Saturday in Cornellà. Although the French midfielder is recovering well from his physical issues, the coaching staff have decided not to take any risks and to keep him on a specific training plan to complete his return to full fitness.

“Tchouameni has to train today, tomorrow, and Sunday to speed up his process. He arrived in a condition that does not allow him to be ready for this match,” Mourinho said regarding the French midfielder’s fitness.

Mario Rivas, Joan Martínez and Alexis Ciria included in the squad

To cover these absences and complete the squad list, the coach from Setúbal will turn to the Valdebebas academy. Academy players Mario Rivas, Joan Martínez and Alexis Ciria will be on the bench against Espanyol.

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“We don’t have an overly large squad. I like working with a maximum of 22 players. It will be their turn, and many others too, to motivate La Fábrica,” concluded the Madrid strategist.

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