Carlo Ancelotti told reporters that Iker Casillas will be given two run-outs in La Liga to make sure he is in the best possible form going into the Champions League final. Diego López will play against Valencia on Sunday and Casillas will face Valladolid and Espanyol, the Italian stated. Ive spoken to both goalkeepers and they both agreed. I came to this decision because I didnt think it was fair to leave Casillas out for the whole month [before the final in Lisbon], he continued. Ancelotti went on to reveal that Illarra is likely to step into Xabi Alonsos shoes in the final: Illarramendi is the most natural replacement for Xabi and barring any changes, hell play. We are going to appeal against the yellow card shown to Xabi Alonso in the semi-final second leg. The Real Madrid coach also explained that Luka Modric is out of the Valencia match because of a calf knock
Posted on: Sat, 03 May 2014 15:38:04 +0000
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