With Karim Benzema and Vinicius sidelined for Granada, Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has called up towering Castilla striker Juan Miguel Latasa.
Carlo Ancelotti has handed Castilla striker Juan Miguel Latasa a first senior call-up for Sunday’s game against Granada with Karim Benzema injured, Vinicius Junior suspended and Mariano still unavailable. In his pre-match press conference, the Italian said Benzema is almost ready to return but not quite 100 percent while the Brazilian forward was sent off against Elche in Madrid’s last Liga outing and will serve a one-match suspension. As such, Ancelotti has decided to hand Latasa an opportunity against Granada while he aims to get his senior strikers back to full fitness ahead of the Champions League clash against PSG on 15 February.
For the visit of Granada, Ancelotti has only Luka Jovic available as a pure striker, although Eden Hazard, Gareth Bale and Rodrygo give the Italian options up front. But the chance to set Latasa loose on a Primera back line has caught Ancelotti’s eye after the 20-year-old’s breakout season for Castilla, in which he has scored six goals, including two against Barcelona B a week ago. Latasa is also a seriously destabilizing presence for opposition defences at 1.92 metres (6’3”) tall.
Latasa has been installed as Raúl’s starting striker this season and has made 16 appearances. He also has four caps for Spain at under-20 level, finding the net twice. The forward, who formed part of the generation of Madrid youngsters who won the UEFA Youth League in 2018, has yet to make a senior appearance for the club.
Real Madrid squad for Granada
Keepers: Courtois, Lunin, Diego Piñeiro
Defenders: Carvajal, Militão, Alaba, Nacho, Vallejo, Marcelo
Midfielders: Casemiro, Kroos, Modric, Camavinga, Ceballos, Valverde, Isco
Forwards: Lucas Vázquez, Rodrygo, Bale, Asensio, Hazard, Jovic, Latasa
Waaaiklnrs
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why is Jovic not starting again
ABDULFATAI ADESANYA
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So inter Milan is a small team to u
Even though Inter is currently topping the table, if you were asked to mention three or four high pressing teams In Europe as we speak, would you mentioned Inter Milan? Try get it, i would never underrated my Club to any other Club i was only questioning the Tactics used by the coach
Beocemopsy
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Even though I would’ve like Miguel to get a nod since Mendy is injured. Since he won’t play I would to see this line-up and give Bale and Jovic the start. And then Asensio and Hazard/Vazquez can come in as substitutes.
topabeknry
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if he have this line up inshallah we will win
zuoemprsz
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this is our good line up to beat them
Fenomino
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Hala Madrid 💪💪
Pride_invalid
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with this we'll win for sure
Pride_invalid
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I can not remember when vinicius Jr was sent off
he wasn't sent off he has gotten five yellow cards in laliga this season,and five yellow cards equal one suspension
the_truth_is_here
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No matter what coaches comes and goes, they always have one common problem: “Team selection for Copa Del Rey!!”
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yes thats the issue, team selection ..for Madrid to be a big giant once again they need squad Dept .. . buying mbappe,halaand, kounde and maybe nkunku can make that work .that way Rodrygo, asensio, valverde , camvinga will be first choice starts for Copa del Rey .that way mbappe, halaand , vinicius,modric and co can be rotated and rested for league and ucl matches . Madrid hardly rest the first team squad and that's becoming a problem of recent
cakdeklpt
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I can not remember when vinicius Jr was sent off
Savage909
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Even without Ramos and Varane, as a coach when you have the likes of Alaba, Carvajal, Militao and Fendi including Nacho what signing would the coach asked for? Ancelotti team haven't been tested with Strong team in Europe yet so, we shall see how he handles the top high pressing opponents in Europe before we can start saying that Old Man has done this and that
So inter Milan is a small team to u
vabaelmny
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ABDULFATAI ADESANYA
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It’s probably that he doesn’t know too much about real Madrid..but you should have connected it with Ancelloti,that old man deserves respect for what he is doing. We was supposed to be in transition this year after the departure of Ramos and varane but he made us forget them with literally no signing.
Even without Ramos and Varane, as a coach when you have the likes of Alaba, Carvajal, Militao and Fendi including Nacho what signing would the coach asked for? Ancelotti team haven't been tested with Strong team in Europe yet so, we shall see how he handles the top high pressing opponents in Europe before we can start saying that Old Man has done this and that
Ladabcdop
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Ladabcdop
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Aman1997
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let them use their Academy players so that they understand what Barça were going through relying almost only on youth players every time they see in a game a front three of: jutgla- Abd-Akhomach...and the likes, Madrid fans used to laugh so much at our lineups.
and why should we use our academy players? we are not broke like you and can buy players. we have way more better management than yours
abdulrahim10
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what selection is this again? are you also Ancelotti family?
It’s probably that he doesn’t know too much about real Madrid..but you should have connected it with Ancelloti,that old man deserves respect for what he is doing. We was supposed to be in transition this year after the departure of Ramos and varane but he made us forget them with literally no signing.
abdulrahim10
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let them use their Academy players so that they understand what Barça were going through relying almost only on youth players every time they see in a game a front three of: jutgla- Abd-Akhomach...and the likes, Madrid fans used to laugh so much at our lineups.
Real Madrid is not managed like Barca, That boy won’t get a minute.
SRAAA
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let them use their Academy players so that they understand what Barça were going through relying almost only on youth players every time they see in a game a front three of: jutgla- Abd-Akhomach...and the likes, Madrid fans used to laugh so much at our lineups.
You do realize it's by choice right? Bale hazard and jovic can still play front
ThaiKa92
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I hope ancelotti learn from last matches and use jovic this match. Without a perfect striker Madrid can't win
Mor2022
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let them use their Academy players so that they understand what Barça were going through relying almost only on youth players every time they see in a game a front three of: jutgla- Abd-Akhomach...and the likes, Madrid fans used to laugh so much at our lineups.
BarnabasBaidoo
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I think we can win this game with this line up
ducpruz
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As long as the manager could leave out Hazard and possibly Bale he did his job
fine
keuabceouz
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hedadilmpr
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This is our first lineup
Imposible
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I’m 6’1, he’s taller than me.
Vitdklptz
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ABDULFATAI ADESANYA
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Madrid vs Granada
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what selection is this again? are you also Ancelotti family?
ABDULFATAI ADESANYA
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Never heard of this latasa but if we are one or two uo by half time put him on it’s time we start using our youth more there’s big talent there
Of course there's.
Donelosy
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As long as the manager could leave out Hazard and possibly Bale he did his job
Kubelmrs
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Madrid vs Granada
RajuMondal
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MUI__SonGoku
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No matter what coaches comes and goes, they always have one common problem: “Team selection for Copa Del Rey!!”
MUI__SonGoku
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I don't remember Vinicius getting sent off, are all football trying to confuse its members?
It was yellow card
MUI__SonGoku
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Coaches recklessness will cost us several games!! We will wash our hands against Granada for sure!! Take Laliga team light and get paid with you getting sacked!!
Mallow1
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Where’s Peter ?
Gunners4ever❤
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I don't remember Vinicius getting sent off, are all football trying to confuse its members?
Accumulation of yellow cards maybe.
Akinajayi1
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I don't remember Vinicius getting sent off, are all football trying to confuse its members?
Jesaimostz
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I like it
Alhajishamsi
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sorry Madrid. I m no tension really tomorrow winning
Sergioramoshd
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Never heard of this latasa but if we are one or two uo by half time put him on it’s time we start using our youth more there’s big talent there