Real Madrid faces Getafe with key players missing, giving young forwards a chance to shine.
Unfortunately, Real Madrid will be missing several key players for this match. Eder Militao, Dani Carvajal, Eduardo Camavinga, Aurelien Tchouameni, and David Alaba will not be available. Vinicius Junior, who is a crucial player for the team, will also be absent, which is a big blow.
Rodrygo Goes is included in the squad but has been out for weeks. He may not be fit enough to start the game on Sunday. This situation leaves coach Carlo Ancelotti with a challenge to fill one or two forward positions with substitutes.
Ancelotti usually prefers a three-forward setup, and he is likely to stick with this formation against Getafe. This gives three forwards, who have not been regular starters, a chance to prove themselves. Brahim Diaz, Arda Guler, and Endrick will have the opportunity to show what they can do.
Ancelotti might choose to use the same attacking lineup from the Liverpool match, with Mbappe on the left, Brahim in the center, and Arda Guler on the right. However, both Mbappe and Brahim had injury concerns after that game. While they are fit to play, Ancelotti may substitute them early to give Endrick more playing time in the second half.
Brahim is the most experienced among the three forwards and seems to be the top choice for Ancelotti. He has played in 8 La Liga matches and 2 UCL matches this season, starting once in each. He has spent a total of 222 minutes in La Liga and 135 minutes in UCL, contributing 1 goal and 2 assists.
Arda Guler has also played 9 La Liga games and 4 UCL games but has not been a regular in crucial matches. He has logged 347 minutes in La Liga and 95 minutes in UCL but has yet to score this season, with only 1 assist in La Liga.
Endrick has played 9 La Liga games and 3 UCL games this season. He is the most efficient scorer among the three, with 2 goals despite only playing 92 minutes in La Liga and 78 minutes in UCL.
With Mbappe on the left wing, two of these forwards will get a chance to start. All three players have a great opportunity to impress Ancelotti and improve their standing on the team with strong performances in this match.
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