Real Madrid – La Liga He could be rested for Alaves
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RMadrid was planning to rest Sergio Ramos in Saturday’s game against Alavés but following them King’s Cup removal from the hands Alcoyano, may reconsider.
Without their captain on the field, Los Blancos struggled to win this season and this was proved once again in their 2-1 defeat at El Collao Stadium Wednesday.
Ramos played in Spanish Super Cup semifinal against Athletic Club despite a problem with his left knee, and Real Madrid’s medical staff suggested that he would need a rest to fully recover from the blow.
In the match with the Basques, Ramos had to receive two injections, one before the warm-up and another minutes before the start.
After the humiliating elimination from the Copa del Rey, it should not be ruled out that Ramos can return to action against Alavés.
In the meantime, Dani Carvajal has not yet fully recovered from the injury and is not expected to force his return, while Nacho Fernandez entered self-isolation due to contact with a positive COVID-19 case.
This means that even if Nacho returns, Zinedine Zidane could use Lucas Vazquez right-back and Ferland Mendy as a left defender, with Raphael Varane and Eder Militao as central defenders in Vitoria.
Real Madrid have been defeated eight times in the last ten Champions League matches without Ramos leading their defense.
Real Madrid captain missed four LaLiga Santander duels this season with Los Blancos winning against Celta Vigo and Sevilla, drawing one with Villarreal and losing to Alavés the Alfredo di Stefano Stadium.
In the Copa del Rey, Real Madrid won just one of three games without Ramos on the field. Passed The Unionists of Salamanca last season, but I had lost before Leganes and were recently defeated by Alcoyano.
It should be noted that Los Blancos also lost games with Ramos at the starting line, such as those against Cadiz, Valencia or Athletic Club.