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Published 19:52 IST, November 6th 2024

Real Madrid Receive Fresh Blow After Embarrassing UCL Loss, Star Player Out Injured For One Month

Post their embarrassing 3-1 loss to AC Milan in the Champions League group stage, Real Madrid has received a fresh blow as star player is out injured.

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Real Madrid were once again left embarrassed after they lost 3-1 to AC Milan in their Champions League group stage fixture. With this defeat, Real Madrid's progression into the next round of Champions League has come under huge threat. 

As it turns out the crisis at Real Madrid has worsened as in a fresh blow, star midfielder has been injured and is reportedly ruled out of action for one month. 

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Real Madrid crisis worsens

Real Madrid are going through a crisis both on and off the field after their back to back embarrassing defeats at home, first against Barcelona 4-0 in La Liga and then against AC Milan 3-1 in the Champions League. 

According to Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, there crisis boils down to defensive frailties especially after losing star defender and right back Dani Carvajal due to an ACL injury for remainder of season. In a fresh blow to Real Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti has lost yet another defensive piece as star defensive midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has been diagnosed with a sprain ankle.  

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Real Madrid announced Tchouameni's injury by releasing club statement that said, “Following tests carried out today by Real Madrid's Medical Services on our player Aurélien Tchouameni, he has been diagnosed with a sprained left ankle. His progress will be monitored”. 

While Real Madrid have not confirmed the amount of time Aurelien Tchouameni will be missing due to injuries, reports in Spain suggest that the French midfielder will be out of action for atleast a month. 

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Real Madrid's growing injury list 

Real Madrid's injury crisis is worsening as the club have once again been left shorthanded with injuries to many star players. David Alaba and Dani Carvajal are already out with long term injuries. 

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Whereas, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is out of action due to a muscle issue while Fede Valverde is also expected to miss weekend's game against Osasuna with a back problem. In total, Real Madrid have picked up 19 injuries already this season. 

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It will be interesting to see how Real Madrid copes with the latest injury to Aurelien Tchouameni. Real Madrid will need to turn their fortunes quickly if they want to avoid a trophyless season. 

 

19:52 IST, November 6th 2024