Open Thread: July 6, 2021

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Pre-season started with high intensity.

So, the pre-season started!

With Ancelotti’s permission, Isco was absent in today’s training session due to familiar reasons. Lucaz Vazquez and Carvajal were part of the group, but Mendy trained indoor as he is still recovering from his injury.

Per Marca, Ancelotti has asked the squad to spend the night in the training facilities. They will have a intensive training session with Pintus in the morning.

Changes in the medical departure?

According to El Chiringuito TV, Real Madrid has hired Dan Cooper, previously head of medical services in Dallas Cowboys in NFL in order to solve the injury crisis.

Madridistas helped Brazil again!

Brazil has reached Copa America’s final, after winning 1-0 over Peru. Casemiro started and played the full-game. In my opinion, the team put put probably the best perfomance of Copa America in the first half, but only managed to score one goal, despite having more chances. Both Militao and Vinicius Junior came in the final minutes of game and helped Brazil secured the victory.

There is very good game today between Spain and Italy.