Tue Dec 10 12:49:00 UTC 2024: ## Champions League Injury Crisis: Key Players Out for Several Teams

**Zagreb, Croatia/Girona, Spain/Bergamo, Italy/Leverkusen, Germany –** The UEFA Champions League group stage is heating up, but several teams are facing significant injury concerns heading into the next round of fixtures. A number of key players are sidelined due to injury or suspension, impacting team lineups and potentially altering the course of the competition.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot faces a difficult decision in goal, with both Alisson Becker (hamstring, doubtful) and Caoimhín Kelleher vying for a starting spot after Kelleher’s strong recent performances. Meanwhile, Liverpool is also missing several key players through injury, including Trent Alexander-Arnold, Diogo Jota, and potentially Kostas Tsimikas.

Other notable injuries include Girona’s Ricard Artero (ankle), Jastin García (shoulder), Yangel Herrera (calf), and Portu (ankle), all ruled out for the foreseeable future. Real Madrid is without Dani Carvajal and Éder Militão, while Vinícius Jr. is also doubtful. Atalanta is missing several players due to injury and suspension.

Elsewhere, Aston Villa’s injury woes include Boubacar Kamara, Ezri Konsa, Amadou Onana, and Jacob Ramsey who all face fitness battles. Paris Saint-Germain also has several injury concerns, with Presnel Kimpembe and Goncalo Ramos both doubtful. Bayern Munich faces a similar predicament, with several players carrying minor injuries.

Numerous other teams are also dealing with significant absences: Barcelona is missing several key players including Alejandro Balde, Ansu Fati, and potentially Ronald Araújo and Eric García; while Manchester City has several injury and fitness concerns, including Rodri, Mateo Kovacic and potentially Jérémy Doku. Juventus is also missing several players through injury.

The full extent of these injuries and their impact on the upcoming matches will be revealed in the coming days as teams finalize their squads. Fans can stay updated on the latest developments through dedicated sports websites and news sources.

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