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Real Madrid cautious with Aurelien Tchouameni ahead of Rayo Vallecano clash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 9:10 AM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Real Madrid cautious with Aurelien Tchouameni ahead of Rayo Vallecano clash

Summary

Real Madrid is prioritizing Aurelien Tchouameni's full recovery before allowing him to return to action, as confirmed by manager Jose Mourinho. Tchouameni suffered an injury during the World Cup and has been absent throughout preseason. Mourinho indicated that Tchouameni is key to his plans and does not want to risk recurring injuries. The expectation is that Tchouameni may see action by the fifth matchday in La Liga against Rayo Vallecano on September 14.

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•Aurelien Tchouameni has not played since the World Cup due to injury.
•Mourinho prioritizes Tchouameni's fitness over rushing his return.
•Tchouameni could start getting minutes against Rayo Vallecano on September 14.
•Real Madrid aims to avoid the recurrence of the injury issues faced last season.
•Tchouameni's role is vital, especially with concerns surrounding Eduardo Camavinga.

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9:10 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid will not take any risks with key midfielder; expected to get minutes from Rayo Vallecano clash

What they're saying

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According to AS, Real Madrid have no intention of rushing key midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni back from the sidelines. The priority is for him to return at 100% fitness rather than take unnecessary ris...
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