David Alaba, a left back for Real Madrid, is said to be healthy enough to play Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League semifinals. On Tuesday, April 18, Alaba suffered a calf injury during his team’s 2-0 (4-0 aggregate) victory over Chelsea in the Champions League quarterfinals.
Jose Luis Sanchez, a journalist for El Chiringuito TV, claims that the Austrian will miss two weeks but will be back in time for the City match.With a convincing victory over Chelsea, Real Madrid qualified for the Champions League semifinals. Alaba’s injury, however, meant that the defender had to leave at halftime.
Alaba, on the other hand, should be fit enough to play Manchester City in the first leg on May 9 at the Santiago Bernabeu. He is additionally hoping to recuperate in time for Los Blancos’ Copa del Rey last experience with Osasuna on May 6.
During the victory over Chelsea, Antonio Rudiger was expected to take Alaba’s place while he recovers. Nacho Fernandez, who has provided depth as a backup option this season, may also get minutes from Carlo Ancelotti.
It boosts Real Madrid’s chances against a City team that many consider to be favorites in the match. With a 4-1 aggregate victory over Bayern Munich, Pep Guardiola’s team punched their ticket to the semifinals.
Luka Modric is expected to stay with Real Madrid until 2024:
Due to the fact that Luka Modric’s contract is set to expire at the end of the season, his future has been uncertain. Over the course of his career, the veteran midfielder has been a hero for Los Merengues.
Relevo reports that the Croatian will sign a one-year extension with Real Madrid, giving him the chance to make more history there. The club’s leader Florentino Perez has told Modric, 37, that he will recharge his agreement.
This season, Modric has appeared in 42 games across all competitions, assisting on six goals. The midfielder has always planned to retire at the Santiago Bernabeu, according to the report. He hasn’t thought about taking a look at any offers from other clubs.
In 2012, the Croatian midfielder paid €35 million to join Real Madrid from Tottenham Hotspur. Since then, Modric has played 478 games, netting 37 goals and 77 assists. He has won the Copa del Rey once, the La Liga title three times, and the Champions League five times.