Casemiro and Alaba in 'serious doubts for Champions League semi-final'

04/28/2022

Casemiro and David Alaba are ‘serious doubts for Real Madrid’s Champions League semi-final with Manchester City’… but both players will still travel to England in bid to prove their fitness

Real Madrid face Manchester City in the Champions League on Tuesday evening
But, Madrid could be without Casemiro and David Alaba due to injury concerns
They failed to finish a squad training session at Valdebebas ahead of the game
The pair will travel to England and a decision will be made over their fitness
However, Ferland Mendy is said to be available after completing a team session

Real Madrid could be without Casemiro and David Alaba for their Champions League tie with Manchester City on Tuesday evening.

The LaLiga giants will face Manchester City at the Etihad stadium after overcoming Chelsea to reach the semi-final of the Champions League.

Casemiro and Alaba will travel to England for the fixture but a decision regarding their fitness will be made in the final hour as they are said to be struggling with injuries.

Real Madrid could be without Casemiro and David Alaba for their Champions League tie

According to Marca, the pair struggled to finish a squad training session at Valdebebas before their trip to England.

The details of their injuries have not yet been disclosed and Real Madrid are said to be making a ‘late fitness’ call ahead of their clash with City.

However, Madrid have been handed as boost as Ferland Mendy is said to be available for Tuesday evening’s fixture.

Mendy completed a full training, without any issues, ahead of their trip to the Premier League giants. Therefore, he will be in contention to start the game at the Etihad.

Alaba was taken off with a suspected hamstring strain during Madrid’s game with Osasuna

The Austrian scored the opening goal in Madrid’s 3-1 win but hasn’t featured since

Meanwhile, Alaba recently suffered a hamstring issue – having to be taken off during Real Madrid’s 3-1 win at Osasuna.

The Austrian scored the opening goal in Madrid’s 3-1 win – which left Carlo Ancelotti’s side needing just four more points to clinch the LaLiga title.

However, he went down clutching his hamstring after Marco Asensio scored Real Madrid’s second goal on the stroke of half-time.

Casemiro has not featured since their second-leg quarter-final match against Chelsea

Ferland Mendy is said to be available for Tuesday evening’s fixture after successfully training

He continued until half-time, but did not reappear for the second-half with Dani Carvajal replacing him in the back-line.

Alaba has been instrumental in the heart of Real Madrid’s defence this season and his absence from their clash against Manchester City on Tuesday would be devastating.

Meanwhile, Casemiro has not featured for Real Madrid since their second-leg quarter-final match against Chelsea.

Therefore, Eduardo Camavinga could replace Casemiro in the starting lineup, while Nacho could feature alongside Eder Militao if Alaba is ruled out of the fixture.

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