Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger is anticipated to be sidelined for the upcoming Champions League knockout stages against Manchester City due to a hamstring injury, according to reports from Diario AS.
Club insiders believe that the chances of the of the centre-back recovering in time to participate in either leg of the matchup are “almost impossible.”
The German international of Sierra Leonean descent is projected to be unavailable for approximately 17 days, which would rule him out of both matches against the Cityzens.
Additionally, there are concerns that he may also miss the La Liga encounter against Girona on February 22, as the club aims to avoid hastening his return to action.
In Rudiger’s absence, David Alaba is expected to step into the central defensive role for Los Blancos.
Alaba’s experience will be crucial as Real Madrid prepares for a challenging schedule ahead.
The situation underscores the team’s need for depth and resilience as they face key fixtures in both domestic and European competitions.
