The derby is a good stage to assess the condition of all the players in the first big match of the season, as there will be a lot of pressure because they are playing on the opponent’s field and have not yet shown their best form at the start of the season.
Real Madrid see themselves as favourites to win the three points, but they want to manage their confidence very well, so that there is no excess that could end up backfiring.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper Defensa Central, Aurelien Tchouameni has not started the season in his best form, and so far he has remained a starter due to the absence of Camavinga. However, the French midfielder has now returned from his injury.
Tchouameni’s performance in the Madrid derby could be key to determining his future in the team, especially after Camavinga returned with a desire to become a starter, which could make things difficult for his compatriot.
Ancelotti will have to choose between the two or change the formation to 4-4-2, thus adding a fourth midfielder, and he will have to think about this in the coming weeks.
The newspaper concluded that Real Madrid’s match against Atletico tomorrow will be a decisive factor in Ancelotti’s decision regarding whether to keep Tchouameni as a starter or leave him on the bench and then leave him at the end of the season.