Matchday: 19 August 2023

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Updates ahead of game vs Almeria.

• Camavinga didn’t train yesterday. He felt a discomfort, but tests performed were negative for injury. He’ll be evaluated today to decide if he starts or not;
• Giving Camavinga possible injury, Kroos is expected to start;
• The unavailable players for this game are: Courtois, Militão, Mendy, Ceballos, and Arda Güler;
• Ancelotti trusts Rüdiger, who is ready to show he should be the starter;
• Carlo denied possible CB signing, said we are good and he can use Castilla players if needed;
• Vinicius and Rodrygo were called-up by Brazil for the upcoming international break.
• Updates from Mendy and Ceballos:

Real Madrid will wear 3rd kit

Carlo comments about goalkeepers