Possible Real Madrid lineup for matchday 4, according to the sports press
The starting lineup of the Real Madrid to face Málaga did not go unnoticed by anyone. Most media outlets and experts did not see the mini revolution that Mourinho was preparing: there were even five changes compared to matchdays 1 and 2. The defense was practically new. Only Hujsen was repeated. Alongside him were Cucurella, Rüdiger and Trent, with the latter two making their debuts in this League. Brahim played on the right wing, so Güler only featured in the final minutes. Camavinga, meanwhile, took over from Bernardo Silva and partnered Valverde in midfield. Assuming the injured players are still the same (6) and that doubts remain about whether Tchouameni and Endrick are ready, the press's bet is on an XI that is practically identical to the one we saw in the first two matchdays. The only question is whether the right flank will go to Güler again or to Yan Diomande.
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The Whites face matchday 4 in a very good moment in terms of football and results. After the internal and sporting problems last year, Mourinho's arrival seems to have calmed things down. The authority of the Portuguese coach and his good touch with the players has been taking shape in every detail day to day at the training ground, and that has translated onto the pitch. With the transfer window already closed and no external noise around, it's time to travel to Seville to take on one of the most demanding fixtures on the calendar: a trip to La Cartuja to face Pellegrini's Betis.
With the peace of mind that there will be no more departures or arrivals at least until January, the Portuguese coach and his staff are working on putting together an ideal XI. But it's not only about that; with the saturation of matches and competitions, having the whole squad fully switched on is essential. Rotations are necessary. Football has long stopped being 11 against 11. Games are often decided with substitutions, and you have to look after the bench and the so-called substitutes. Apart from the fact that it's still early to talk about a "ready-made XI", this is what explains the five changes Mourinho is making to face the Real Sociedad.
SER leans toward the same XI as against Espanyol and Real Sociedad
It will take a while to have the definitive shape of the ideal lineup for this revamped Real Madrid, but the backbone is already quite recognizable. The attacking trident was clear even before the ball rolled for the first time, and with the start the three of them have made (7 goals and 4 assists in total), it's impossible to move them from there unless it's strictly necessary. The truth is that you have to give players a rest and manage their minutes as much as possible. And that's what happened at the Bernabéu against the visitors. So what comes next will be returning to what we saw from the start. For SER, that's how it will be.
So, their XI is as follows: Courtois; Dumfries, Konaté, Huijsen, Cucurella; Valverde, Bernardo Silva, Arda Güler; Bellingham, Vinicius and Mbappé.
MARCA 'goes for it' and opts for Diomande and Rüdiger to start
Diomande18.210.000€+1.350.000€ 3
DLMourinho has already made clear in his post-match comments that the Ivorian has to go "step by step" and that the adaptation must be done gradually. He praised his humility, his work and his desire to learn, and said he will be getting more presence. Arda Güler, on merit, has earned his place as one of his trusted 11, but on paper, Diomande is the club's choice to take the spotlight on the right side. Football will ultimately decide. The good minutes Rüdiger showed against Real also did not go unnoticed, and Hujsen, despite his age and being in full physical condition, could be (or not) the one who gets a rest this time. In the rest, nothing is changed.
MARCA's XI would therefore be: Courtois; Dumfries, Konaté, Rüdiger/ Huijsen, Cucurella; Valverde, Bernardo Silva; Diomande, Bellingham, Vinícius; Mbappé.
In Comuniate there's only one doubt: will it take Trent's spot from Dumfries?
Alexander-Arnold4.010.000€-30.000€ 3
DF
Dumfries6.970.000€-430.000€ 3
DFThe performance shown by Trent Alexander- Arnold and his assist for Mbappé marked the third goal of the night, forcing doubts over who should occupy the right-back position and complete the defense. Physically, both are very sharp. It feels like whoever plays will do well. So much so that Comuniate gives each of them a 50% chance.
Comuniate's XI is: Courtois; Dumfries/ Trent, Konaté, Huijsen, Cucurella; Valverde, Bernardo Silva, Arda Güler; Bellingham, Vinicius and Mbappé.
From Real Madrid, no clues
Sergio Martínez2.760.000€+180.000€ -
MDThe Lusitanian coach, unlike what happened in a previous press conference, has not cleared up any doubts. However, it's worth highlighting his response when he was questioned by the former racing player Sergio Martínez- latest signing-. The player was, in principle, coming to be part of the Castilla, but he will be included in the squad for the match against the verdiblancos. He has highlighted his potential and his little but clear experience in La Liga.
"Look, the plan is that tomorrow he will be on the bench. From there you can more or less see what the plan is. He has trained with the first team for two days, that's it.
But there he is. Tomorrow he will be there (on the bench), Rivas will be there, who has been there since the first match, and Cestero too. And we'll see. We'll see if he plays... or not, tomorrow. But it's already a step, being with us."
It's really hard to think that he will get minutes, but this shows just how much talent he has in abundance.
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