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Ancelotti Says Rudiger and Alaba Will Be Back for Man City Game
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba will be fit for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League clash against Manchester City next week.
Both defenders missed the first leg at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday due to injury, as well as Madrid’s recent 1-1 draw with Atletico in LaLiga.
Speaking after Madrid’s 3-2 win over City, Ancelotti expressed confidence that the duo would return for the crucial match at the Santiago Bernabeu.
“We need Rudiger and Alaba for the return leg, and I think they will be available,” he said. He also admitted that he was surprised by how much his team was willing to sacrifice to secure the win.
Chelsea player Enzo Fernández is in discussions to join Manchester City. This information was revealed by Fabrizio Romano, who shared that the two clubs are discussing a potential deal.
He wrote: “Enzo Fernández has a verbal agreement with Manchester City on personal terms.
“Deal depends on club-to-club decision, as #MCFC have not sent an official bid yet, but contacts will take place soon; decision on price is up to Chelsea.
“Enzo could be out again this weekend.”
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca mentions his captains for the team. He mentions Rúben Dias and Erling Haaland.
He shared “We have experienced players. For sure, we have leaders. Now we need to wait four or five more days until the transfer window closes to see if we can add one or two more captains to Ruben [Dias] and Erling , who at the moment are the two captains.”
Maresca confirmed the pair as part of his leadership group ahead of the 2026/27 season, with two more captains expected to be selected after the transfer window closes.
Chelsea manager speaks on the team and shares thoughts on considering a change in goalkeepers, giving another goalkeeper, Mike Penders, a chance.
“Penders is part of the squad, so he has an opportunity. We will decide and then I am giving the team tomorrow to the players, so I prefer to respect that they know first.”
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