Marca: Joan Armene will undergo a load test in Friday s training session to determine whether he can play against Elche

According to "Marca", French midfielder Joan Armene will be tested in the training session on Friday to determine whether he can play for Real Madrid against Elche.

Aurelien Joan Ameni will have a decisive moment this Friday to confirm his availability against Elche. The French midfielder has missed the last round of the league against Rayo Vallecano due to an injury to the semitendinosus in his left leg. There are still variables in his recovery.

Currently, Joan Ameni is the only player on Real Madrid's injured list (Carvajal, Rudiger, Mastantuono and Militao) who is likely to make it to the weekend game. Everything depends on his load feedback at the training base.

He completed part of the joint training on Wednesday, which is a positive sign after several days of training alone. The team has a rest day this Thursday, so the players can temporarily adjust to avoid overexertion for the final test on Friday.

The coaching staff's plan is clear: allow Joan Armene to be tested in a natural state and analyze his reactions in actual training. Real Madrid will not apply pressure or make hasty decisions but will continue to monitor the situation. The importance of his performances in the early stages of the season explains why Real Madrid need to be so cautious.

With the exception of the game against Levante, Joan Armene has started in all leagues this season. He has been a core element of Xavi Alonso's first-choice squad since the Club World Cup. His streak of consecutive starts was interrupted against Rayo Vallecano, and Real Madrid were forced to adjust their midfield structure without this player with distinctive characteristics.

The coaching staff understands that it cannot take risks, but is unwilling to completely rule out the possibility of playing if his recovery progresses well. Friday's practice will clear up any doubts. If training is completed successfully and Joan Armene feels good, he will have a chance to enter the squad. If any discomfort occurs, training will be stopped immediately.

Including the Club World Cup, the 25-year-old Joan Armene has played a total of 21 games for Real Madrid in all competitions this season. Although he has not directly participated in the goals, his performance in the midfield has been unanimously recognized by all parties. The current German transfer price is 75 million euros.