Despite returning from international duty with a knock, Real Madrid anticipates Rodrygo to be fully recovered and ready to go for Sunday’s trip to Cadiz. After witnessing Jude Bellingham’s shoulder issue earlier this month and losing Vinicius Junior to a major muscle injury, Madrid supporters were understandably alarmed when Rodrygo returned from his Brazil duty with a knock to his knee.
Rodrygo did not train with the team on Friday due to knee discomfort, according to a few reports in Spain; however, it is generally agreed that the 22-year-old will be fit to play against Cadiz on Sunday. While AS notes that Rodrygo should be able to resume full training on Saturday, Marca anticipates that he will have “no problems playing”. For Madrid’s forward line, which will be without star winger Vinicius for the next two months, Rodrygo’s likely availability is a major plus.
Despite worries about his shoulder injury, Bellingham—Madrid’s top scorer—is also anticipated to return to the starting lineup. Bellingham was forced to withdraw from the England squad due to a minor dislocation, but despite club officials’ wishes for him to stay out of the game for a little while longer, Bellingham is expected to play right away against Cadiz. While goalie Kepa Arrizabalaga is expected to recover from his muscular injury later this month, Dani Ceballos is anticipated to return to training on Saturday. Madrid is two points behind Girona, the leaders of La Liga, going into the weekend. Since Girona isn’t playing until Monday when Athletic Club visits, Ancelotti’s team has a chance to overtake the leaders.