Real Madrid’s preparations for the UEFA Super Cup final against Atalanta have been marred by a significant setback. French midfielder Eduardo Camavinga suffered a knee injury during the team’s final training session at Warsaw’s National Stadium. The injury occurred after a collision with teammate Aurelién Tchouaméni, forcing Camavinga to leave the session prematurely. Initial medical assessments suggest a possible sprain in his left knee, and the club has decided not to risk his participation in the match.The incident visibly upset coach Carlo Ancelotti, who reportedly threw his stopwatch in frustration. Camavinga’s absence poses a challenge for Real Madrid’s midfield lineup, with Ancelotti now considering alternatives such as Tchouaméni, Federico Valverde, or Luka Modric.On a more positive note, the match is set to mark the official debut of French forward Kylian Mbappé for Real Madrid. Mbappé, who joined the team just eight days ago, has been adapting well and showing ‘extraordinary qualities,’ according to Ancelotti. However, the coach has not confirmed whether Mbappé will start, emphasizing that ‘everyone who is here can play tomorrow’.Ancelotti also addressed the challenge of managing the team’s abundance of attacking talent, describing it as a ‘big problem’ that ‘ruined his vacation’. Despite this, he remains confident in the team’s abilities and is looking forward to competing for their first official title of the season.The UEFA Super Cup final between Real Madrid and Atalanta is scheduled for August 14, 2024, at the Narodowy Stadium in Warsaw. Real Madrid, as the reigning Champions League winners, are aiming to break the record for the most Super Cup UEFA wins. Meanwhile, Atalanta, making their Super Cup debut after winning the Europa League last season, embrace their underdog status.
Key points
- Eduardo Camavinga suffered a knee injury during training and will miss the UEFA Super Cup final.
- Kylian Mbappé is set to make his official debut for Real Madrid in the match.
- Carlo Ancelotti faces challenges in managing Real Madrid’s abundant attacking talent.
- Real Madrid aims to break the record for most UEFA Super Cup wins against Atalanta.
Contradictions👾While most sources report Camavinga’s injury as serious, one source suggests it may not be severe.
This contradiction highlights the uncertainty surrounding the extent of the injury.
