MADRID – Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has insisted the membership is not going to rush prime scorer Karim Benzema again from a muscle drawback, with the ahead set to overlook this weekend’s LaLiga journey to Villarreal.
The Frenchman has netted 17 instances in 21 LaLiga outings this time period for the league leaders, however he has not performed since limping off in final month’s 2-2 draw with Elche.
Real go to Villarreal on Saturday six factors forward of second-placed Sevilla, with Benzema remaining in Madrid to proceed rehab forward of subsequent week’s Champions League spherical of 16 first leg conflict with Paris Saint-Germain.
“First and foremost the participant’s well being is crucial factor. If Benzema performs (towards PSG) will probably be as a result of there is no threat. We’ll consider the whole lot, and there is nonetheless 4 days to go.
“We’ve bought an excellent feeling about him, however we won’t make any choices till Sunday or Monday.”
One man who can be match for the journey to Villarreal is Gareth Bale.
The Welshman has not performed any soccer since that includes in his nation’s worldwide fixtures final November, however Ancelotti has mentioned he might effectively be known as upon towards Unai Emery’s aspect.
“He appears to be like able to play, and after I do play him I’m positive he’ll do what’s required. People can ask me why I do not use him extra typically and I perceive that, however he appears to be like prepared and within the final 15 days or so he is regarded actually sharp.”
Defender Ferland Mendy additionally misses out, however Brazil ahead Vinicius Junior returns for Real following suspension.
(Reporting by Joseph Walker; Editing by Hugh Lawson)
