Here are 7 players expected to miss the highly anticipated Atalanta vs Real Madrid Champions League fixture due to injury.
The upcoming Champions League clash, Atalanta vs Real Madrid will be significantly impacted by the absence of key players on both sides as many are expected to miss the fixture due to injuries sustained in previous fixtures.
Real Madrid injury update
Speaking to reporters following Real Madrid’s impressive 3-0 win over Girona over the weekend, head coach Carlo Ancelotti provided the latest updates on his squad’s injury situation. While the status of some players remains uncertain, a total of eight injury concerns have been confirmed.
Ancelotti categorized these issues as either minor knocks or more serious injuries, with some players having official return dates already set. Below is an overview of the eight injury concerns currently affecting Real Madrid:
- Ferland Mendy: Out with a muscle injury in his right quadriceps, expected to return in early 2025.
- Dani Carvajal: Sidelined for the remainder of the season due to a severe knee injury.
- David Alaba: Recovering from an ACL injury, with a return anticipated in early 2025.
- Eder Militão: Out for the season after sustaining an ACL injury.
- Eduardo Camavinga: Dealing with a hamstring problem but is likely to return before the winter break.
- Vinícius Júnior: Recently returned to training following a muscular issue, but his availability for the match remains uncertain.
- Rodrygo: Back in training after a minor muscular issue, his participation is probable but not confirmed.
- Jude Bellingham: Picked up a knock in the recent match against Girona but is expected to be fit and available.
Atalanta injury update
Table-toppers in the Serie A, Atalanta have shown better team or man management with just 2 players set to miss out on the Champions League action against Real Madrid scheduled for Tuesday, December 10, 2024.
- Hans Hateboer: Still recovering from a long-term injury.
- Davide Zappacosta: Ruled out with a muscle injury.
Impact on the Match
Real Madrid will rely heavily on their squad depth and the timely return of players like Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo to strengthen their attack. Meanwhile, Atalanta will need to compensate for the absence of key defenders, which could test their defensive resilience against Madrid’s dynamic forwards.
Both teams will face tactical adjustments, making this a challenging and intriguing contest.
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