Real Madrid has suffered another defensive setback as they have lost David Alaba, post their victory against Villarreal.
The Austrian centre-back is set to endure an extended stay on the sidelines due to a knee injury. This comes as a disappointment for the manager, Carlo Ancelotti, who recently lost Eduardo Camavinga to injury as well.
The injury to Alaba’s left knee will see him out of action for several months as he’s scheduled to undergo surgery in the coming days. This double injury blow raises new challenges for the Italian tactician Ancelotti, who’s already dealing with a depleted squad.
The news about Alaba was initially reported on Calcionews24, a popular football news outlet in Italy. However, there’s no official statement yet from Real Madrid about the extent of Alaba’s injury or the length of his recuperation period.