Real Madrid have struggled with injuries right from the moment the season began, and more than half-way through the season, the Whites still find themselves dealing with the old storm. Zidane’s men are scheduled to play Atletico Madrid this Saturday afternoon at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano Stadium. This fixture will turn out to be decisive in the Primera Division points race with the two title contenders locking horns.
Even though Zidane was blessed with the returns of Rodrygo Goes and Federico Valverde against Real Sociedad, Real Madrid failed to secure all three points, and it has made a few people around Madrid nervous. A large chunk of Zidane’s trusted men are yet to return to the side, and this could change just prior to the Madrid derby. The 4th Official provides you with an insight into the scenes at the Valdebebas Training Facility’s medical room.
Real Madrid Injury News
Karim Benzema
Type of Injury – Ankle
Return Date – 7th March
Status – Minor Doubt
Karim Benzema will be a major boost for The Whites on Saturday and will most likely make his way into the starting line-up. Mariano has been rather disappointing in the absence of Benzema, and the struggles of Real Madrid upfront have been evident.
Eden Hazard
Type of Injury – Muscle
Return Date – 7th March
Status – Minor Doubt
Eden Hazard has been training with the rest of the team for a while now and will be making the bench for the clash. It will be a major boost for the team, with a tough fixture list piled up in the coming days.
Eder Militao
Type of Injury – Adductor
Return Date – 7th March
Status – Major Doubt
The Brazilian defender could be returning to the fold on Saturday evening. However, it is not certain if Militao will start ahead of an in-form Nacho Fernandez for a fixture of this magnitude. Militao would be available for selection off the substitutes bench.
Sergio Ramos
Real Madrid Injury News
Type of Injury – Knee
Return Date – April
Status – Out
The captain underwent an operation for his knee injury in February and is not expected to be a part of proceedings until April atleast. Ramos is majorly missed in the back-line and currently has Nacho Fernandez deputizing for him.
Dani Carvajal
Type of Injury – Hamstring
Return Date – Unknown
Status – Ruled Out
Dani Carvajal made his return from his hamstring struggles against Valencia last month and immediately headed back to the medical bay post the recurrence of his injury. The Spanish full back’s return date remains a mystery, and Zidane would be hoping he is back before Los Blancos play host to Atalanta in the UEFA Champions League.
