Actual Madrid supervisor Carlo Ancelotti has cooled fears striker Karim Benzema might be set for a prolonged spell on the sidelines on account of an damage picked up in Thursday’s 2-0 win over Valencia.
Benzema assisted each of Actual’s objectives early within the second half however would not make it previous the hour mark earlier than limping off the pitch with what seemed to be a hamstring damage.
With the primary leg of their Champions League last-16 conflict with Liverpool on the horizon, Actual followers have been instantly involved about their reigning Ballon d’Or holder, however Ancelotti has moved to allay these fears.
“Benzema is nothing main,” Ancelotti informed the media, clearly believing the striker will likely be again in time to journey to Anfield on February 21.
Sadly, Ancelotti did have some dangerous information for Actual followers regarding centre-back Eder Militao, who appeared to choose up a groin downside in a problem and had to get replaced halfway via the primary half.
“The damage to Militao is extra severe. [He] is not going to be out there on the weekend in opposition to Mallorca,” Ancelotti confirmed.
After Sunday’s journey to Mallorca, Actual will head to Morocco for the Membership World Cup, which acquired underway on Wednesday and can see Los Blancos be part of on the semi-final stage alongside South American champions Flamengo.
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Militao and Benzema are each apparent doubts for that event, with each accidents doubtlessly inflicting main choice complications for Ancelotti.
In defence, David Alaba can be injured and so are full-backs Ferland Mendy and Lucas Vazquez, limiting Ancelotti’s rotation choices.
As for Benzema, Actual’s lack of depth up high is well-known. Ancelotti has not shied away from utilizing Rodrygo in a central position and can doubtless accomplish that if the veteran Frenchman is unavailable, whereas Mariano Diaz continues to supply emergency cowl.