Antonio Rudiger, Nacho Fernandez, and Vinicius Junior are all doubtful for Barcelona’s important La Liga match on Saturday against Girona. Both of them were sick this Wednesday and couldn’t train with the rest of the group. It looks like they might have to take some more time off.
Since the hard Һit he took in the game against Getafe a week ago, Rudiger’s thigh is swollen and painful. The German back felt better and looked like he might be able to play in the Derby, but the inflammation is still making him feel bad.
Nacho had sоre muscles and had to skip the session. Vinicius, on the other hand, is still dealing with neck pаin that kept him from playing against Atletico last Sunday. Taking everything into account, Real Madrid may not have enough players when they meet Girona in a game that will decide who wins the 2023–2024 La Liga title.
In just a few days, Real Madrid will play Girona, another team in the running for the La Liga title. This game will have huge effects on the race for the crown.
Real Madrid missed a great chance to open up a bigger lead at the top of the table when Atletico Madrid held them to a 1-1 draw last Sunday.
And they will want to avoid making another mistake against Girona, who are second in La Liga and only two points behind Carlo Ancelotti’s team.
Real Madrid is having trouble with fitness
Real Madrid does have some important health issues to deal with before the game, though, which could hurt their chances on Saturday.
Mundo Deportivo says that Vinicius Jr. and Nacho Fernandez, two important players, did not train with the rest of the team today. Instead, they did some light work in the gym.
It is important to remember that Vinicius was taken out of the starting group for the game against Atletico minutes before it started because he was having pаin in his neck. Since then, it’s been said that the problem is worse than first thought, which makes it less likely that he had anything to do with the Girona game.
Vinicius didn’t train with the team today and left the Valdebebas facilities a lot before the other players, which makes it even less clear how fit he is.
When it came to Nacho, Ancelotti only had one healthy center-back to choose from for the game against Atletico Madrid last weekend.
But he also worked inside today and didn’t make it to team practice, which makes things even more worrying at the Bernabeu.
While healing from an illness, Antonio Rudiger also practiced by himself on the grass. There is hope that he will be ready to play against Girona. In the next few days, we should have more information about what’s going on with Nacho and Vinicius.
Brahim Diaz played well when Vinicius wasn’t there, and he would start again if the Brazilian isn’t healthy. Also, if neither Nacho nor Rudiger are ready, Ancelotti would have to start Dani Carvajal and Aurelien Tchouameni (who is back from ban) at center back.