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The injury that Dani Ceballos sustained during the preseason of the 2023-24 season was the first setback for Real Madrid in terms of health issues heading into the new season.
After that, Los Blancos went through a tough stretch in which they suffered the loss of key players such as Arda Guler, Thibaut Courtois, Eder Militao, and most recently Vinicius Jr. in this time, it looks like there is finally some good news for the offices located in Veldebebas.
Ceballos reportedly resumed practicing with the team earlier today, which comes as significant news for Carlo Ancelotti, who was quoted in Mundo Deportivo’s coverage of the event.
The player has completed all of the necessary preparations and is now prepared to be called up for the team’s next match against Real Sociedad. This will be the player’s first appearance since his most recent contract was renewed.
till the year 2027, Madridista.
The issue of whether or not to extend the contracts of players whose deals were about to expire was a source of tangible stress during the close of the previous season. Ceballos was one of the many players on the very lengthy list.
The midfielder gave off the impression for a considerable amount of time that he was about to leave the team. After having conversations with Ancelotti and receiving assurances that he would get playing time, he finally extended his contract until 2027.
Ceballos is one of the top players in the industry when he is on his game, but it is impossible to see a spot for him in the starting lineup for Real Madrid given their current roster.
After all, it would seem that Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, and Federico Valverde are all in front of him on the depth chart.
A new beginning after the hiatus for international competition
This coming weekend, Real Madrid will play their sixth league game of the season at home against Real Sociedad. The most recent information on Ceballos would seem to indicate that he is in a good position to make his first appearance of the season on the night in question.
In order for the former Real Betis player to make a good first impression on Carlo Ancelotti, this game is going to be really important for him. After all, he did a good job filling in for Luka Modric when it mattered most during the previous season.
