Real Madrid midfielder set to return vs Inter Milan, goalkeeper a doubt after missing training

Real Madrid midfielder set to return vs Inter Milan, goalkeeper a doubt after missing training After suffering their first defeat of the season over the weekend, Real Madrid are back in action tomorrow as they face Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League . The Merengues will be eager to get back to winning ways after the loss to Real Betis in La Liga, but beating the Serie A champions will be anything but easy. Even more so considering that, manager Jose Mourinho has some key players missing through injuries and suspension. Tchouameni back But in a boost for Real Madrid, according to AS , there are encouraging signs in Aurelien Tchouameni’s recovery. The midfielder has trained with the group for a second successive day, increasing his chances of being included in the squad to face Inter. Tchouameni worked without any bandages and showed no signs of discomfort, suggesting that his previous problems have disappeared. Back in group training. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images) The priority now is to manage his return carefully and avoid bringing him back too quickly and risking a setback. As such, he is still very unlikely to start, but his chances of making the squad have increased significantly. Tchouameni still needs time to rebuild his competitive rhythm, meaning his return is more likely to come gradually. Thiago and Endrick also make progress Thiago Pitarch and Endrick also trained with the group for a second consecutive day, further strengthening their chances of being included in Mourinho’s squad. Neither is expected to start against Inter, but both have a strong chance of making the bench. Real Madrid are encouraged by the progress of all three players, but there is no desire to rush their returns. Lunin misses training with flu Meanwhile, Andriy Lunin did not train on Tuesday because of a bout of flu and will be assessed before the squad is announced. Lunin a doubt. (Photo by Christian Bruna/Getty Images) If he is not cleared, Sergio Mestre is expected to provide the goalkeeping cover behind Thibaut Courtois and Javi Navarro. Mourinho knows he will be without four players for the Champions League meeting with Inter. Raul Asencio still has a few weeks remaining before his return. Eder Militao is expected to be sidelined for around another month, while Ferland Mendy, who was recently left out of Real Madrid’s Champions League squad, is not expected back until at least after Christmas. Rodrygo’s return is also expected around January. Real Madrid will reinforce the squad with two academy players, Mario Rivas and Jorge Cestero. Sergio Martinez was not involved in the session, although that does not completely rule out his inclusion in the squad.