Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Gareth Bale will return to his side's starting line-up for their Copa del Rey last 16, first-leg meeting with Osasuna on Thursday.
Bale hasn't started Madrid's last three matches due to a calf injury, but did make his return as a substitute for the final 25 minutes of Monday's 3-0 win over Celta Vigo.
Angel di Maria was the man to be replaced by Bale and the Argentine controversially grabbed his genitals as he was coming off the field following whistles by the Santiago Bernabeu crowd to his departure.
Real have since opened an investigation into the gesture with Di Maria protesting his innocence and apologising if any unintended offence had been taken.
And while Ancelotti confirmed Di Maria wouldn't start against Osasuna, he insisted the reasoning was to give Bale some much needed match practice.
"Tomorrow he will not start because I am going to play a fresher player.
"There is no problem in him playing. He is happy to be here, he is calm and has a good relationship with his teammates. He won't play (tomorrow) but not for this reason.
"We have Bale who didn't play against Celta Vigo and he will start tomorrow."
Rumours have linked Di Maria with a move to free-spending Ligue 1 side Monaco this month.
However, Ancelotti reiterated his stance that he didn't see anyone leaving or arriving at the Bernabeu during the January transfer window, including Manchester United target Fabio Coentrao.
"I have not spoken to Coentrao and Di Maria because there is nothing to speak about. There will be no signings nor sales. We have a very good squad and don't have great injury problems just now so we don't need anyone."
Xabi Alonso will also miss out against Osasuna as he continues to suffer from a burst left eardrum.
The midfielder suffered the injury in the win away to Valencia just before Christmas, but it had been expected he could continue to play without any problems.
However, the Spanish international had to be withdrawn at halftime against Celta earlier in the week because the noise in the stadium was affecting him.
"He doesn't have problems in training but when he hears the noise in the stadium it bothers him. It will improve, although he is not in the squad tomorrow," said Ancelotti.
"He won't have problems playing, but we need to see what it is that he is feeling. Today he will meet with a specialist to try and find a solution to the problem."
24 comments:
I need to to thank you for this fantastic read!! I certainly loved every bit of it.
I have you book marked to look at new things you post…
Here is my blog post - racing rivals cheats android
I was able to find good info from your articles.
My blog post - Titan Empires Hack
If you wish for to grow your experience simply keep visiting this web site and be updated with the latest gossip posted here.
my blog post; simcity buildit hack
Very nice post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to say that
I've really enjoyed surfing around your blog posts. In any case I will be subscribing to your feed and I hope you write again very soon!
my web page; Ice Age Adventures Hack
You really make it appear really easy together with your presentation but I in finding this topic to be actually something that I believe I would by no means understand.
It sort of feels too complex and extremely large for me.
I'm having a look ahead in your next put up, I'll
try to get the grasp of it!
Look at my blog post :: monster Squad cheats
I think that everything said made a lot of sense.
However, think about this, suppose you were to create
a awesome headline? I mean, I don't want to tell you how to run your blog, but what if you added a title
to possibly get people's attention? I mean "Bale to replace under fire Di Maria"
is kinda boring. You could peek at Yahoo's home page and watch how they create post titles to get
viewers interested. You might try adding a video or a pic or two to get people excited
about what you've written. In my opinion, it might make
your posts a little bit more interesting.
Here is my weblog ... westbound gold rush hack ios
I'm now not certain where you're getting your info, but good topic.
I needs to spend some time finding out more or understanding more.
Thank you for fantastic info I used to be searching for this information for my mission.
Also visit my web site: marvel mighty heroes cheats android ios
Its not my first time to go to see this website, i am visiting this website dailly and take fastidious facts from here every day.
my weblog - Star Wars Rebel Recon Hack
Howdy! I realize this is somewhat off-topic however I needed to ask.
Does managing a well-established blog such as yours require a lot of work?
I am brand new to operating a blog but I do write in my
journal every day. I'd like to start a blog so I can easily share my experience
and feelings online. Please let me know if you have any ideas or tips for new aspiring blog owners.
Appreciate it!
Check out my page Marvel Mighty Heroes Hack
I'm amazed, I must say. Seldom do I come across a blog that's both educative and interesting, and without a doubt, you have hit
the nail on the head. The issue is something not enough men and women are speaking
intelligently about. I am very happy that I found this in my search
for something regarding this.
My webpage :: revolutionary sex pdf free
I'm really impressed with your writing skills and also with the layout on your blog.
Is this a paid theme or did you customize it yourself?
Anyway keep up the nice quality writing, it's rare to see
a great blog like this one these days.
my website; Make Him Desire You Free Download
Thanks , I've recently been looking for information about this topic
for ages and yours is the best I've found out so far.
However, what in regards to the conclusion? Are you certain in regards to the supply?
Review my homepage :: Spirit Lords Cheats ()
My programmer is trying to convince me to move to .net from PHP.
I have always disliked the idea because of the expenses.
But he's tryiong none the less. I've been using Movable-type on several websites for about a year and am nervous about switching to another platform.
I have heard very good things about blogengine.net.
Is there a way I can transfer all my wordpress content into it?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Have a look at my webpage - mlb perfect inning 15 cheats
What a data of un-ambiguity and preserveness of precious familiarity on the topic of
unpredicted feelings.
Also visit my homepage ... Pirate kings cheat code
I read this post completely regarding the difference of most up-to-date and previous technologies, it's
amazing article.
my website; free music downloads (http://twitter.com/Music0Downloads/status/596035206915559424)
My brother suggested I might like this website.
He was entirely right. This post actually made my day. You cann't imagine simply how much time I had spent for this information! Thanks!
Also visit my site Ice Age Avalanche Hack
Hello to all, the contents present at this web site are genuinely remarkable
for people experience, well, keep up the nice work fellows.
My blog post ... mortal Kombat x hack
I just like the valuable info you supply to your articles.
I will bookmark your weblog and check once more here regularly.
I'm fairly certain I will be informed plenty of new stuff proper here!
Good luck for the next!
Visit my site: Ice Age Avalanche Hack; ,
Thank you, I've recently been searching for info approximately this topic for
ages and yours is the greatest I've discovered so far. But,
what about the conclusion? Are you certain about the supply?
Feel free to visit my web page ... make him desire you Free Download
Thankfulness to my father who shared with me concerning this
blog, this web site is actually awesome.
Also visit my web-site; Hook Your Ex Free Download
- -
Greetings! I've been following your blog for some time
now and finally got the courage to go ahead and give you a shout out from New Caney Texas!
Just wanted to tell you keep up the fantastic job!
Feel free to visit my web blog the guy Magnet ebook pdf
Hi there, I log on to your blogs daily. Your writing style is witty, keep it up!
Also visit my site; marvel Future fight cheat codes
This article provides clear idea in favor of the new people of blogging, that
genuinely how to do running a blog.
Feel free to surf to my website: Superhero Sprints Review
It's actually very difficult in this active life to listen news on TV, so I only
use web for that purpose, and take the hottest news.
Here is my web-site :: Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes Hack
Post a Comment