Jose Mourinho will use Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey return leg against Ponferradina to blood youngsters into the first team fold.
Real Madrid command a sizeable lead ahead of the second leg at Santiago Bernabéu. Goals from Jose Callejon and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cristiano-Ronaldo-c9629 in the first leg at Ponferrada mean that Los Blancos can tinker their side without scuppering their chances in the competition.
Mourinho confirmed on Monday in a press conference that the left side player from Castilla, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jorge-c19120 Casado, will start against Ponferradina in the second leg of the knockout competition.
The Special One also gave good news for fellow reserve team players Joselu and Nacho. The duo will start on the bench and will take their place on the pitch depending on the circumstances.
"Casado will own and Joselu and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nacho-c27212 will be on the bench," the Portuguese coach said.
Casado joins first team fold due to a dearth of options in the left-back role. With http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Fabio-c13152 Coentrao recovering from an abductor muscle overload, and Marcelo starting his holidays early, the tactician will utilize the services of the cantera product.
The 22-year old left-back came to Santiago Bernabéu from the youth ranks of Rayo Vallecano. Since his summer 2010 arrival, Casado has represented Real Madrid B regularly, racking up 39 appearances. The youngster has also scored 4 goals during this period.
In addition to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ramon-c30533 Sanchez Pizjuan against Sevilla, but complained about pain afterwards.
The Spanish international underwent tests afterwards, which revealed that he is suffering from a pulled hamstring.
The extent of his injury was not disclosed, neither was the time he will be sidelined for. However, Madridista will be hopeful that Ramos will be back in time for Real’s first La Liga match of 2012.
Ramos joins Carvalho on the treatment table. The veteran defender is a long term injury concern and has not featured for the capital club in over two months.
Defender http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Raul-c30652 Albiol will not feature for Real Madrid after being ruled out of the contest due to suspension.
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