Real Madrid include suspended player in squad to play against Man City
The Spanish football club Real Madrid has created some intrigue by including the suspended Aurelien Tchouameni in their traveling squad to face Manchester City in the Champions League. Tchouameni was booked in the 3-3 first leg draw at the Bernabeu and will be unable to play against Man City due to his suspension. Real Madrid’s decision to include Tchouameni in the squad to travel to England has raised eyebrows, as it is customary for Spanish clubs to exclude players who are either banned or suspended from their traveling squad.
It is worth noting that goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and defender David Alaba are both injured and were not included in the traveling squad. Real Madrid’s head coach Carlo Ancelotti appeared to reference Tchouameni’s suspension in his latest press conference and expressed satisfaction with the defensive capability of the team. Meanwhile, forward Rodrygo has been named among the players set to fly to Manchester, providing some positive news for Ancelotti.
Real Madrid’s first-leg match against Manchester City was eventful, with both teams playing out a 3-3 draw. Despite Tchouameni’s suspension, the inclusion of other key players such as Rodrygo sets the stage for a highly-anticipated second leg of the Champions League clash.
