Madrid coach Ancelotti says Tchouameni could still play in Champions League final 2023-24

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is facing a selection headache ahead of the Champions League final as midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni battles to be fit for the clash against Borussia Dortmund on June 1.

Tchouameni, who suffered a stress fracture in his left foot in the semifinal win over Bayern Munich, is a doubt for the final. However, Ancelotti has not completely ruled out the possibility of the 24-year-old making a comeback.

Despite the injury setback, Ancelotti remains hopeful that Tchouameni could recover in time for the final. The French international has been a key player for Madrid this season, often filling in at center-back to cover for other players’ absences.

In addition to Tchouameni’s injury concerns, Ancelotti also faces a dilemma in choosing his starting goalkeeper for the final. Thibaut Courtois, who recently returned from injury, faces competition from Andriy Lunin, who has impressed in Madrid’s run to the final.

With Eder Militao also needing more playing time to regain form after a long-term injury, Ancelotti has some tough decisions to make in the lead-up to the final. The coach remains optimistic that his players will be ready for the challenge, with three league matches remaining before the showdown at Wembley.

As the excitement builds for the Champions League final, all eyes will be on Ancelotti’s team selection and whether Tchouameni and Courtois can recover in time to feature in the highly anticipated clash.