Arda Guler Returns to Real Madrid Training Ahead of Racing Santander Match
Real Madrid midfielder Arda Guler has returned to full training ahead of the La Liga fixture against Racing Santander, recovering from a muscle strain that kept him sidelined for two sessions earlier in the week, sozcu.com.tr reported. The Turkish international rejoined his teammates at Valdebebas, positioning himself to feature in the upcoming match at El Sardinero.
Squad Preparations Under Jose Mourinho
Jose Mourinho’s squad enters the 11th round of the La Liga season following a victory in El Clasico against Barcelona. The team aims to maintain its momentum at the top of the table. Guler has logged 12 appearances across all competitions this season for Real Madrid, contributing three goals and five assists, according to Milliyet. Two of those goals came in La Liga, while one was scored in the Champions League.
Fitness Updates on Valverde and Courtois
While Guler returned to the group, teammate Fede Valverde follows an individualized training program due to muscle fatigue sustained during the physical effort of the El Clasico fixture against Barcelona, goal.com reported. The Uruguay midfielder’s availability for Sunday remains uncertain under medical observation. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois resumed full training after recovering from a recent bout with a fever, confirming his readiness to guard the net against Racing Santander.
Match Schedule and Context
The La Liga encounter between Racing Santander and Real Madrid is scheduled for Sunday, November 1, with kickoff set for 18:15 local time (TSI), as detailed by Milliyet. Real Madrid continues its domestic campaign away from home seeking to build on its recent form.
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