Bellingham and Mendy’s Medical Results Ahead of Bayern: Ancelotti Switches Gear

The Real Madrid Squad List Officially Announced for the Visit to Real Sociedad. Absentees like Bellingham and Mendy Already Eyeing Bayern. Tests Await at Valdebebas.

Jude Bellingham and Ferland Mendy stole the spotlight at the Valdebebas sports complex, where both protégés of Carlo Ancelotti have been ruled out for the clash against Imanol Alguacil’s Real Sociedad. The outcome of their medical tests leaves no doubt regarding Tuesday’s match in the heart of Bavaria.

“Bellingham has had a stomach issue tonight,” confirmed Carlo Ancelotti himself before an official squad list was released for the visit to San Sebastian, where neither the Englishman nor the French full-back will be present. There’s no immediate concern, but a plan is already in place with Munich in mind.

Indeed, there’s no doubt within Madrid that priorities lie squarely in a German city where the next challenge awaits the squad since their elimination of Manchester City. This is what the tests conducted on Bellingham and Mendy suggest regarding Thomas Tuchel’s Bayern.

Total Calmness The Englishman has been diagnosed with a simple case of gastroenteritis. Unless there’s a dramatic change, we’re looking at a viral issue that should subside within the next 24-28 hours. Madrid believes it won’t hinder his play in Munich. As for Ferland, there’s slightly more concern, but there are plenty of days to address it with the Frenchman’s objective in mind.

While not alarming, this is where the attention of Madrid’s medical staff is currently focused. It’s important to understand that we’re dealing with a player prone to muscular issues, and the risk of injury has been elevated over the years. He’ll be carefully managed for a battle at the Allianz, where, as against City, he’ll be pivotal in every sense.