Ancelotti will give Fede Valverde and Courtois a rest in the Copa del Rey

Real Madrid C.F.

At Real Madrid, they do not want any more physical inconveniences at this stage of the season, with everything at stake. Therefore, they are looking to take care of key players in the squad who are experiencing discomfort. Two of them are Fede Valverde and Thibaut Courtois, who will not participate in the match against Real Sociedad.

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The idea is that neither of the two will travel with the team to San Sebastián. Fede Valverde has accumulated a heavy load of minutes this year, a total of 3,387, spread across 40 matches, and Ancelotti warned last week that the Uruguayan would need a rest soon.

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In Courtois's case, the rest is combined with an opportunity for Lunin in the Copa del Rey. The Belgian goalkeeper sometimes suffers from knee discomfort, and Ancelotti believes the Copa is a good option to give him a break.

There could be more changes in the starting eleven in the match against Real Sociedad. Arda Guler and Endrick are uncertain, but they could surprise from the beginning against the Basque team. Camavinga is highly likely to start, and Asensio would partner with Rudiger in defense.