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Real Madrid boss Ancelotti to AXE Casillas for Navas

Real Madrid captain Iker Casillas is again facing the axe.

After conceding four goals in their derby defeat to Atletico Madrid, Casillas again is under pressure to keep hold of his place in coach Carlo Ancelotti's plans.

AS reports Ancelotti tested Keylor Navas in goal for a bounce game ahead of Saturday's meeting with Deportivo La Coruna. The Costa Rican's last Liga game was in November.

Casillas was barracked by Atleti fans during last weekend's humiliation and bristled in the post-match over questions about the manner of conceding Atletico's first.

Also facing the axe are fullbacks Fabio Coentrao and Dani Carvajal, with Alvaro Arbeloa and Marcelo both featuring in yesterday's training game.

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