The Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has confirmed that Rodrygo, Aurélien Tchouaméni and Eduardo Camavinga have returned to training ahead of the Clásico against Barcelona.
The Copa del Rey semifinal first leg between the two heavyweights is on Thursday and Real Madrid will host it. The Spanish giants won 3-1 against the Catalan side earlier this season at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Speaking to the media before the match, Ancelotti revealed that he has received multiple reinforcements due to injuries ahead of El Clásico. He spoke about Rodrygo, Eden Hazard, Camavinga and Tchouaméni and said:
“Rodrygo has trained, it seems that he is fine but we will make a decision later. Hazard is fine, he is training and wants to have minutes, he can have them in the next games. Aurelien is fine, recovering his condition and can start. Camavinga is doing it very well and that’s good, having two players of this level gives us something more”.
Eden Hazard has yet to play against Barcelona since he signed for Real Madrid
Eden Hazard joined Real Madrid in 2019, but has yet to face Barcelona in El Clásico. The Belgian has not been getting regular minutes and will look to return to the pitch this Thursday.
He spoke about his future at Madrid and was quoted by GOAL in November as saying:
“In January it is impossible (to leave the club), because I have a family and I like the city. But in summer I may go away. I have one more year on my contract and it’s the club’s decision. If the club tells me ‘Eden, thanks for four years, but you have to go’, I have to accept it because it’s normal. But I would like to play more, show more that I can play, that I am a good player.”
added:
“The coach knows that I still have a contract until 2024. My first three seasons at Real have not gone well, so I want to show everyone what I can do, starting with this Saturday. It has always been a dream to play for Real. . Remains.”
Hazard was linked with a return to the Premier League in January, but no move materialized.