Real Madrid suffers another star injury setback

Real Madrid continues to face personnel challenges as midfielder Dani Ceballos is confirmed to miss the upcoming match against Getafe this weekend due to a thigh issue.

According to AS, the 29-year-old has not trained with the team since the internal session last Wednesday, when he experienced mild pain in the back of his left thigh.

Insider sources reveal that Ceballos suffered a left hamstring strain after a sprint during a training match with the Castilla youth team. Although Real Madrid has yet to make an official announcement, it is confirmed that the Spanish midfielder will not be available for the Getafe game.

This is considered a minor but notable loss for coach Xabi Alonso, who is seeking balance in the midfield. Ceballos is often used in rotation to help share the workload with key players like Jude Bellingham, Camavinga, and Tchouameni.

However, the good news for Real is that Ceballos’ injury is not severe. He is expected to return to training early next week and be ready for the Champions League match against Juventus on October 22. Importantly, Ceballos still has a strong chance to participate in the El Clasico against Barcelona at the end of the month, which is positive news for Alonso amid a depleted squad.

Alongside the loss of Ceballos, Real Madrid received encouraging news from Kylian Mbappe. The French star has resumed normal training without any pain in his right ankle and is ready to play against Getafe. Mbappe’s return to full fitness certainly gives Alonso more confidence in building an attacking strategy.

In midfield, Arda Guler is likely to be given a chance if Alonso opts for rotation. Additionally, the possibility of Federico Valverde dropping back to right-back due to Dani Carvajal’s injury is being considered, which would open a midfield spot for Tchouameni or Camavinga.

Although Real Madrid is enjoying an impressive run of form, personnel issues continue to trouble Xabi Alonso. The congested schedule combined with multiple defensive injuries forces the Spanish coach to carefully manage the fitness of his key players.

Ceballos’ absence against Getafe may not significantly weaken Real Madrid’s overall strength, but it serves as a warning for Alonso regarding the risk of midfield fatigue during this crucial period. Nevertheless, with Mbappe in peak condition and the team’s morale high, Los Blancos are aiming for a full victory over Getafe to maintain momentum before the big clashes with Juventus and Barcelona.