In preparation for their tough away game against Real Betis, Real Madrid has returned one of their many injured players this week. Croatian playmaker Luka Modric missed their last two games, against Napoli and Granada, because he hurt his thigh. However, it looks like he might be able to play against Los Verdiblancos.

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After Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni got hurt, Modric didn’t get to play as much as usual this season. Just when it looked like he might get to start a string of games, he was taken off after 70 minutes against Cadiz. A report from Marca says that Modric returned to training with the group on Wednesday. In addition, Kepa Arrizabalaga is back for the game against Betis and could replace Andriy Lunin.

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Carlo Ancelotti will have to make a tough decision if Modric comes back right away. The center has been held down well by Fede Valverde and Toni Kroos. Brahim Diaz was one of their best players against Granada and Napoli. Rodrygo Goes and Jude Bellingham are expected to start the game, which means that if Ancelotti wants to go back to three in midfield, either Joselu Mato or Brahim will have to leave the team. Ancelotti also has Dani Ceballos as a senior middle option.