Ancelotti confirms Tchouameni's absence for the Champions League final

A single sentence to end all hope for Real Madrid. Carlo Ancelotti confirmed at a press conference that Aurelien Tchouameni will not play in the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund.

"He's ruled out of the final, but he'll be ready for the European Championship. Those were the Italian coach's words when he was questioned about the French midfielder's fitness.

Real Madrid now have two confirmed absentees for the Wembley clash. Neither Tchouameni himself nor David Alaba will be present on the pitch.

The Frenchman broke the third metatarsal of his left foot, following a stress injury, in the match on 8th May. He has not had time to recover in time.

So, barring further setbacks, Ancelotti will start at Wembley with a starting eleven of Courtois, Carvajal, Rudiger, Nacho, Mendy, Camavinga, Kroos, Valverde, Bellingham, Vinicius and Rodrygo.

 

May 24, 2024