Camavinga Set to Return for Real Madrid’s Clash Against Manchester City

Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga is expected to be available for the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 against Manchester City on March 11th, according to reports from Yahoo Sports and Fabrizio Romano.

Camavinga’s Recent Absence

The 23-year-old has missed the last two matches against Getafe and Celta Vigo due to a dental infection causing toothache. While he participated in training before the Celta Vigo game, the decision was made to rest him for the trip to Balaídos. However, Camavinga has since returned to training with the squad during a recovery session at Valdebebas, signaling his readiness for the upcoming match against Manchester City.

Key Absences for Real Madrid

Real Madrid will be without several key players for the match, including Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, Éder Militão, and Rodrygo Goes. Despite these absences, the return of Camavinga provides a boost to the team’s midfield options.

Camavinga’s Season So Far

So far this season, Camavinga has made 30 appearances across all competitions, scoring two goals and providing one assist. He typically plays as a midfielder or left back, as noted by Wikipedia.

Concerns Over Performance and Fitness

Camavinga has faced criticism for inconsistent performances and recurring fitness issues. Manager Álvaro Arbeloa reportedly made a comment after the win against Celta Vigo, suggesting Camavinga should have pushed himself to be available for the match. This may motivate Camavinga to perform well against Manchester City.

Other Team News

Álvaro Carreras is a doubt for the match against Manchester City due to a severe blow to his left calf suffered against Getafe. Jude Bellingham has returned to training with the team after recovering from a muscle injury in London, participating in both recovery work and on-field training alongside David Alaba and Éder Militão.