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Jonathan Tah voices concerns over Champions League format

Speaking at a pre-match press conference on Monday, he echoed sentiments expressed by other players, including Manchester City's Rodri and Liverpool's Alisson Becker, about the heightened demands on athletes. "I can agree with that," Tah remarked, addressing the growing concerns highlighted by players' union FIFPro regarding workload management. "I do enjoy matches more than training, but it has to be curtailed at some point. We have to look at how much longer we can maintain our level with so many games. "If the number of matches continues to rise, we will see an increase in injuries. This is an issue we cannot afford to ignore." Despite these concerns, Tah emphasised his love for the game. "If I said I preferred training to matches, I'd be lying," he added. Last season, Tah was a pivotal figure for Leverkusen, featuring in 48 competitive matches, with only Granit Xhaka and Alejandro surpassing his minutes on the pitch. This season, he has yet to miss a competitive game for both club and country, underscoring his durability amidst the demanding schedule.

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Kylian Mbappe's shock inclusion in Real Madrid's Champions League line-up

The French forward had sustained an injury during a recent match against Alaves, leading many to believe he would be sidelined for weeks. Remarkably, less than a week later, he is back in contention for the game. Mbappe has been training separately but reports indicate he has been feeling positive about his recovery. The plan is for him to participate in the final training session at the Decathlon Arena, but doubts about his match involvement will linger until the last minute. Although he might feature, he is not expected to play the full 90 minutes. Initially, it was thought that Mbappe could miss up to three weeks due to muscle discomfort, but he has shown remarkable determination to return ahead of schedule. "I wanted to travel with my teammates for this special game," he said, noting that Lille are also the club where his brother plays. This makes the match even more significant for him. In contrast, Thibaut Courtois will not feature, having suffered a muscle injury during the derby. The Belgian goalkeeper is expected to miss matches against both Lille and Villarreal but could return for the game against Celta on 19 October. In his absence, Andriy Lunin will make his first appearance of the season, joined by youth players Fran Gonzalez and Sergio Mestre. Additionally, Jacobo Ramon, another promising academy graduate, has been included to bolster the defensive options. He narrowly missed out on his debut last week, when two late goals from Alaves thwarted his opportunity. The anticipation builds as Real Madrid look to secure a vital win in the Champions League.

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