Real Madrid’s first match this year will be against Mallorca in a La Liga fixture scheduled for January 3rd. “Los Blancos” approach this game dealing with a significant number of injuries.

Head coach Carlo Ancelotti hopes to address the injury concerns in the coming days as the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup kick off in January.

However, there have been positive updates for the team. Recent reports reveal that Vinícius Júnior and Dani Carvajal have returned to full training, as reported by Football España.

Brazilian forward Vinícius Júnior even hinted at his chances of starting against Mallorca, stating his readiness for the game, awaiting Ancelotti’s approval.

Certainly, Ancelotti will handle Vinícius Júnior with particular caution, aiming to prevent any recurrence of the striker’s injury. Nevertheless, signs of his return ahead of the planned schedule, following a six-week hiatus, appear promising.