Real Madrid midfielder unlikely to be available vs Inter Milan as recovery continues

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho was dealt a massive boost as some of the key players in the squad, including Aurelien Tchouameni trained with the team ahead of Inter Milan clash.

The Spanish giants take on Inter on Tuesday, in what will be the team’s opening game in the UEFA Champions League this season.

Unfortunately, not all who have returned to training will make it for this crucial matchup this weekend.

Tchouameni unlikely to be available

Tchouameni is still not fully fit. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

According to Diario AS, Tchouameni’s chances of making it to the midweek contest against Inter Milan remains slim.

The midfielder has been injured for a considerable time now and is yet to fully recover from his knock, despite training with the team.

The report suggests it could be a miracle to even see the French international manage to make the squad for the UCL clash.

So effectively, the player is ruled out of the Inter Milan game, unless something unexpected happens over the next 48 hours.

A big blow for Mourinho

Mourinho has a huge midfield problem ahead of Inter clash. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

The continued absence of Tchouameni is not something that will surprise Mourinho, but it will come as a blow nonetheless.

The Real Madrid manager, after all, is short of midfield options going into the Inter clash, with three of his players expected to face suspension.

Bernardo Silva, Eduardo Camavinga and Arda Guler had all picked up a red card in their last Champions League match and are, therefore, suspended for this game.

That leaves Mourinho with Federico Valverde as the only viable central midfielder available, with question marks over Thiago Pitarch’s fitness.

Unless Mourinho is willing to give a chance to Jorge Cestero, the Portuguese tactician might have to make some adjustment to the setup, potentially fielding Jude Bellingham in a deeper role.

Another option is Trent Alexander-Arnold starting on the right midfield position to offer more support to Bellingham and Valverde.

Tchouameni’s presence, to that end, could have been a great boon for the coach.