Published 10:30 IST, November 18th 2020

Sergio Ramos injury update: Spain skipper pulls up his hamstring during victory vs Germany

Sergio Ramos injury update: Real Madrid received a major blow with the Spain captain pulling up his hamstring during the Nations League game against Germany.

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After missing out on two penalties in previous game against Switzerland, Spanish national team captain Sergio Ramos was back in his usual groove against Germany. Real Madrid legend, despite previous debacle, started in Spain's sensational 6-0 victory against Joachim Low's men. But 34-year-old could t last entire first half on field after sustaining an injury.

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Sergio Ramos injury update: Defender pulls hamstring during Spain vs Germany clash

Spain were already leading by three goals, courtesy of strikes from Alvaro Morata, Ferran Torres and Rodri when Spain manr Luis Enrique was forced to withdraw Ramos before first half. Real Madrid skipper felt some discomfort in his hamstring when he cleared a ball and immediately locked up his right thigh. 

Enrique decided t to risk Ramos and replaced him with Eric Garcia. And defender's injury woes have sent out alarm bells ringing for Los Blancos who are already grappling with several injuries apart from vel coronavirus cases. Casemiro and Eden Hazard are already on sidelines after contracting virus. 

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Real Madrid injuries' list lengns with Sergio Ramos hamstring injury 

Real Madrid's defensive woes have been talk of town since business end of previous season. Absence of Ramos has proved detrimental in club's defensive organisation, with Eder Militao and Raphael Varane struggling toger. centre-back duo has been at helm during some of disappointing nights for defending LaLiga champions. 

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Varane and Militao started against Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk and results have been a thing to forget for Los Blancos. Besides, Zinedine Zidane's side lack a proper right-back at moment, with Daniel Carvajal and Alvaro Odriozola recovering from ir respective injuries. Besides, Fede Valverde is receiving from a fracture in his right leg. 

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Sergio Ramos injury update: timescale for Sergio Ramos return

Real Madrid play Villarreal over weekend followed by a crucial group st clash against Inter Milan in Champions League. And Ramos' presence against  Nerazzurri is essential, having already suffered a rough start to Champions League campaign. Although re is still clarity on Sergio Ramos return time scale as yet. Meanwhile, Los Blancos sit fourth in LaLiga table with 16 points in eight games. 

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10:30 IST, November 18th 2020