Real Madrid have suffered yet another injury blow ahead of their Champions League clash against Manchester City.
Madrid’s defensive woes have been well documented all season. Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao both sustained campaign-ending knee injuries so will play no part at the Etihad Stadium.
Worryingly for Carlo Ancelotti, the situation is showing little signs of improvement. Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba have since joined Carvajal and Militao on the sidelines and have not recovered in time for the Man City clash.
Furthermore, Lucas Vazquez has been ruled out after sustaining a hamstring injury in Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid.
A Real Madrid statement reads: “Following tests carried out on Lucas Vazquez today by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a muscle injury in his left hamstring, meaning he will not be in the squad to travel to Manchester.
“His recovery will be assessed.
With that said, Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, Thibaut Courtois and Rodrygo have been named in a 23-man squad for the trip to England.
Confirmed Real Madrid squad for Man City clash
Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin and Sergio Mestre.
Defenders: Vallejo, Fran Garcia, Mendy, Jacobo, Asencio and Lorenzo.
Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Modric, Tchouameni, Arda Guler, Ceballos and Chema.
Forwards: Vini Jr., Mbappe, Rodrygo, Endrick, Brahim and Gonzalo.
