The Frenchman will finally be available for tomorrow’s meeting. Marvel is left out

Real Madrid has published the call-up for tomorrow’s match against Almería. Finally, and despite not training due to an overload, Camavinga will travel with the team and will be available. Marvel, who had been in the morning session on Friday, does not make the list. Yes, homegrown players Fran and Nico Paz do.

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The surprise jumped throughout the morning when it was known that Camavinga was not training with the rest of the team due to an overload in his left leg. Something that Carlo Ancelotti confirmed minutes later at a press conference. The Italian coach assured that they would make a decision during the day on whether or not the Frenchman traveled to Almería.

Finally, and seeing the low severity of the inconvenience, they have chosen to incorporate it into the call. A list that will not have any Castilla center-back, not even Marvel who was training with the first team. Nico Paz, Odriozola and Kepa appear for the first time in the season. The latter has confirmed Ancelotti that he will start from the bench.

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Tchouaméni and Camavinga: an immovable duo

The two French midfielders are running as key pieces in the midfield that Ancelotti raises

What seemed to be intuited throughout Real Madrid’s American summer tour is now a reality. As was glimpsed during the pre-season friendlies, Tchouaméni and Camavinga are postulated as two of the key pieces of the midfield that Ancelotti has made, a tactical framework conceived in the shape of a diamond. This was seen in the Cathedral, and everything indicates that it will not be something specific. Between facts and messages, the Italian coach has made it clear that both Aurélien and Eduardo have become two important players in his new game idea.

Regarding the ex of Rennes, Carlo stated that this season he had different plans for him. The native of Angola had already established himself as that multipurpose player capable of being used as a patch in different positions. Last year he had to start in several games from the left side. An event that Ancelotti has already ruled out for this season: “The idea is that he plays in the middle, not on the side.” Said and done, for now.

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Camavinga returns to the middle

Camavinga was the only player on the squad, along with Bellingham, who started every preseason game. He did it as an interior. Something that already left us clues about what would be seen in the league debut. At San Mamés, Eduardo showed what he is capable of doing when he plays in his position. As in friendlies, he started and, from the first minute, dominated the midfield at will.

We could see him moving Madrid from side to side, appearing in all areas of the field, especially on the left flank. He established himself as the axis of the midfielder, making the ball swing, with a 90% success rate in passes and 5 long moves. Also, his placement within the ‘green’ allowed him to ‘tackle’ up to 5 times, win 9 duels and intercept 1 ball. In short, it is this type of performance that has made Camavinga become one of Ancelotti’s fixtures, first in the eleven, and now, in the midfield.

Tchouaméni, the containment of the rhombus

Who was not left behind either was Aurélien Tchouaméni. The Frenchman, who had already given signs in the preseason of having recovered his best level, offered in San Mamés, a defensive and football ‘clinic’ of what it should be and make a pivot on the pitch. Anticipating a physical encounter, Ancelotti opted for the former Monaco midfielder to the detriment of Kroos. And the play went well. It seems that Aurélien, at the start of the campaign, has won the game over the German and, after what was seen on the pitch the other day, it will be difficult to take his place.

Tchouaméni gave a recital in the 90 minutes that he played against Athletic. This is evidenced by the data. He controlled the release of the ball with a 95% success rate in passes (52/55). He went 6 of 6 on long drives. In addition, in the destructive facet he was also quite participatory. He won 5 of the 7 duels he played. He was omnipresent throughout the field to the point of making several interceptions and blocking what could have been the only home goal. The man born in Rouen presents himself as the containment of a rhombus that allows him to defend higher up and put pressure on the rival team.

With this panorama that can be seen and with Bellingham as the undisputed starter, everything indicates, to this day, that there would only be one position available in the midfield. Although it is true that the season is long and that the roles can change and rotate. We’ll see what Ancelotti decides. The ball is in his court, but Tchouaméni and Camavinga will not make it easy for him.