Real Madrid have nothing short of a full-blown injury crisis on their hands, ahead of the first match out of the international break. Jude Bellingham is, of course, the first name that immediately comes to mind, but there are worries over Eder Militao, Aurelien Tchouameni, Ferland Mendy and more.
Let’s get up to speed, starting with the guys that are officially ruled out.
Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid FYIs
Kickoff: Sat. Sept. 14, 9pm, Anoeta Stadium
Real Madrid Preview Material: Injury Report Starting XI Prediction Team News
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LL Position, Form: Real Madrid 2nd, 8 pts, DWDW Real Sociedad 12th, 4 pts, LWLD
Google Result Probability: Real Madrid 57% Draw 24% Real Sociedad 19%
Real Madrid Team News
Dani Ceballos (ankle) and Eduardo Camavinga (knee) are both sidelined for this one, due to sprains. David Alaba (ACL tear) is for sure on the shelf as well. Ferland Mendy (tibia discomfort) and Jesus Vallejo (muscle fatigue) are both available though.
The news is less certain for Militao (thigh) however, as he faces a race against the clock, and then, a late fitness test. Tchouameni (foot discomfort) is basically a 50/50 proposition while Bellingham (plantaris muscle) is about a week or so more away.
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