Sun Nov 24 16:55:15 UTC 2024: **Real Madrid Faces Injury Crisis Ahead of Leganes Clash**
MADRID, Spain (Nov 21, 2024) – Real Madrid’s injury woes continue to plague the team as they prepare for their upcoming match against Leganes on Sunday. The international break offered a chance for recovery, but key players remain sidelined.
The club recently secured a 4-0 victory over Osasuna, but this win came at a significant cost. Eder Militao suffered a second ACL tear in consecutive seasons, joining Lucas Vazquez and Rodrygo on the injury list. This adds to the already lengthy absence of Thibaut Courtois, Aurelien Tchouameni, and David Alaba.
With limited experienced defenders available, manager Carlo Ancelotti is forced to rely heavily on academy players. While there’s optimism Courtois may return against Leganes, and Vazquez could feature against Liverpool, Alaba’s availability remains uncertain. Tchouameni’s return is still weeks away. This leaves 21-year-old Raul Asencio as a potential starter alongside Antonio Rudiger in central defense.
Ancelotti acknowledges the challenges, stating they will assess the situation and look to January’s transfer window for potential solutions. Despite their setbacks, Real Madrid sits second in La Liga with 27 points, six behind league leaders Barcelona. Barcelona also faces its own injury issues, with Lamine Yamal absent. Atletico Madrid, currently third, also plays this weekend.
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