The game against Al Ahly
The Club World Cup is for Kroos and Modric. Carlo Ancelotti recovers his star duo in midfield to face Al Ahly in the Club World Cup semifinal. The ‘sacrificed’ in the starting eleven is Ceballos , who had started four of the last five games. The other great novelty in the starting team that the Italian coach has is the continuity of Nacho.
David Alaba returns
Alaba returns to the starting eleven in the central position that the youth player held against Mallorca, so Nacho returns to the right back to the detriment of Carvajal. Carletto repeats, for the fourth consecutive game, with Camavinga on the left side. The Frenchman is confirmed as a solid alternative on that flank given the loss of his compatriot Mendy. Ancelotti puts everything he has on the field. In the end, the coach will not be able to count on Asensio due to a small discomfort in his thigh , so the absence of the Balearic Islands player unequivocally leaves the right winger to Valverde. The Mallorcan, in any case, will be on the bench.