Carlo Ancelotti monitors injured Brazil players at Real Madrid training center

Brazil national team coach Carlo Ancelotti visited Real Madrid’s Valdebebas training ground on Thursday to evaluate the recovery progress of three national team players. The former Real Madrid manager observed Endrick, Rodrygo, and Eder Militao as they trained apart from the main squad due to lingering injuries. Ancelotti sought a direct assessment of their fitness ahead of the upcoming international break, as these players remain essential to his tactical plans. Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho faces a depleted squad with several other absences, including Aurelien Tchouameni, Raul Asensio, Ferland Mendy, and Thiago Pitarch. Additionally, Camavinga, Arda Guler, and Federico Valverde are suspended for the club’s next Champions League match, putting further pressure on the team’s midfield rotation during a demanding stretch of the schedule.

• 11:05 AMYahoo Sports — Carlo Ancelotti returns to Real Madrid training and checks on three injured stars