Real Madrid confirm massive injury boost for Espanyol clash

Two members of the midfield ranks at La Liga giants Real Madrid will be expected to take to the pitch in a competitive setting for the first time this season this coming weekend.

That’s according to Xabi Alonso, who points towards Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga as the players in question.

Both Bellingham and Camavinga have of course been forced to watch on from afar, as Real Madrid have rattled off five wins from five to open the campaign.

This comes owing to respective injury woes, the former after undergoing shoulder surgery, and the latter with an ankle complaint.

It came as something of a surprise when Bellingham and Camavinga were included in Los Blancos’ squad to face Marseille on Tuesday, albeit with neither having actually taken to the pitch.

As alluded to above, though, this situation looks set to change against Espanyol this weekend.

Drawn on his engine room duo after a 2-1 victory over Marseille, Xabi Alonso confirmed:

“Jude & Camavinga will be able to play on Saturday.”

Endrick to return vs Espanyol

Indeed, according to MARCA, Endrick could return to the Real Madrid squad for the upcoming La Liga clash against RCD Espanyol.

Real Madrid returned to training on Thursday after a rest day following their win over Marseille, and Endrick trained without limitations with the rest of the group for the full session.

As such, there is expectation that the 19-year-old striker will at least make it to the squad list for Saturday’s home against Espanyol.

This will be the first time Xabi Alonso can count on Endrick, who has yet to feature under the new coach.

The former Palmeiras forward has been sidelined since late May with two consecutive muscular injuries. His first setback, in the right hamstring tendon, kept him out of the Club World Cup. He then suffered a relapse just when he was about to make his return to training.

As such, Endrick has not yet played a single minute of football under the new manager. But, having now trained fully with the group, the hope is that he can make his comeback as soon as this weekend.