A new blow is looming for Carlo Ancelotti and Real Madrid. The reigning Spanish champion recorded the injury of Dani Ceballos, hit in the thigh in success against the Real Sociedad (1-0) in the King's Cup semi-finals on Wednesday.
Pending the results of the exams of the Spanish midfielder, the local media, as well as the journalist ofEl Chiringuito TVEdu Aguirre, believe his absence between three and four weeks. He thus joined the infirmary alongside Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal, both seriously injured in the knee and off game until the end of the season, as well as Jesus Vallejo, whose tear in the femoral biceps of the left leg was confirmed before the trip to Anoeta.
Ancelotti turns to Modric
Faced with this situation, the Italian coach will count on Luka Modric, as he hinted at a press conference after the match. “He had a muscle problem. It's a shame, there is nothing to do. He has very good management of possession and better handling of the ball, but we also have Luka Modric which is similar ”explained the Mister.
The Andalusian should therefore miss the next five Madrid games: the three Liga games against Bétis Seville, Rayo Vallecano, and Villarreal, as well as the match against Leganés, respectively on March 1, 9 and 15. He would also miss the round of the round of the Champions League against Atlético Madrid on March 4, as well as the return scheduled for March 12.
