Sami Khedira Omitted from Real Madrid’s Squad for Champions League Clash Against Basel
Real Madrid will be without German midfielder Sami Khedira for their Champions League match against Basel this Wednesday. Despite being expected to start, Khedira was not included in the squad for the crucial fixture.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti has also left out several key players for the match, including defender Pepe, forward Jesé, and midfielder Luka Modric. The absence of these players has raised some eyebrows, particularly with Khedira’s exclusion from both the starting lineup and the final squad.
Ancelotti’s decision sees Raphael Varane take his place in the heart of Real Madrid’s defense, while rising star and reserve player, Medran, has been included in the squad.
The full squad for the match includes:
Goalkeepers:
Iker Casillas
Keylor Navas
Pacheco
Defenders:
Dani Carvajal
Álvaro Arbeloa
Raphael Varane
Sergio Ramos
Nacho Fernandez
Fabio Coentrao
Marcelo
Midfielders:
Toni Kroos
Asier Illarramendi
Álvaro Medran
Isco
Lucas Torro
James Rodríguez
Forwards:
Gareth Bale
Cristiano Ronaldo
Karim Benzema
Javier Hernández (Chicharito)
With a strong squad despite the omissions, Real Madrid will look to extend their impressive run in the Champions League as they face Basel away from home.
