Ancelotti confirms return date for key players: Real Madrid duo set for January comeback
- Eduardo Camavinga and Vinicius Jr. are expected to be back in January.
- Bellingham is playing through shoulder issue.
- Ancelotti has no plans to leave Real Madrid.
After La Liga’s winter break concludes in January, Real Madrid players Eduardo Camavinga and Vinicius Jr. are expected to resume training, according to manager Carlo Ancelotti.
While Camavinga, a midfielder, hasn’t played for Real Madrid in the last three league games because of a damaged ligament in his right knee, forward Vinicius sustained a hamstring and tendon injury last month.
“Vinicius and Camavinga will have to wait until 2024, but I think they will be ready to train with us by the end of the break,” Ancelotti told reporters.
In addition, the Italian gave an update on Jude Bellingham, a midfielder who has been playing despite a shoulder ailment.
“His shoulder is a problem that he has to take care of, doing specific work. It is not a big enough problem, so he can still play, and we think the issue will improve with each passing day,” Ancelotti said.
“The shoulder is a very particular joint, and there is a chance it could pop out with continuous problems. He would then need surgery if that happens, but for now we can rule that out.”
In addition, Ancelotti had a clever answer when asked if he would take a €500 million (£429 million) offer to become a coach in Saudi Arabia.
“On foot. On foot. I’m walking, I don’t need to take a flight,” joked Ancelotti. “I’m joking, everyone makes their choices.”
He proceeded to deny that he had spoken to officials from any Saudi clubs.
“No, they have not called me and I live in the present. The present is very good,” he added.
“I have another idea that is not that right now. I have never looked at money, because I grew up in a family in which money was not important. And the truth is that I have money.
“For me, the important thing is to feel good, it could be that one day I will feel good in Saudi Arabia, but for now, I feel good here.”
