Carlo Ancelotti Declares Real Madrid Facing Emergency as Injuries Pile Up Ahead of Champions League Clash Against Manchester City in February

Carlo Ancelotti Declares Real Madrid Facing Emergency as Injuries Pile Up Ahead of Champions League Clash Against Manchester City in February

Carlo Ancelotti is under no illusions about the uphill battle ahead of Real Madrid’s Champions League clash with Manchester City, describing the situation as an “emergency.”

With the stakes high, Madrid are gearing up for a tough encounter against the reigning English champions.

Injury Crisis Deepens for Madrid

Real Madrid’s troubles have been compounded by an injury crisis in the heart of their defense.

Ancelotti confirmed that two key central defenders, Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba, will be sidelined for at least 20 days.

This adds to the already stretched squad, which has been dealing with injuries for much of the season.

The latest setback leaves Madrid with a limited selection of defenders for their upcoming Champions League matches, including the showdown with Manchester City.

“Both Rudiger and Alaba will be out for 20 days,” Ancelotti said. “We are in an emergency, and the only options we have for center-back are Jacobo Ramon, Raul Asencio, and Tchouameni.”

A High-Stakes Matchup with Manchester City

The upcoming two-legged tie between Madrid and City is highly anticipated, as both teams are familiar foes from recent seasons.

City triumphed in the 2022-23 campaign, while Madrid got the better of them in a dramatic penalty shootout on their way to lifting the trophy last year.

With both sides coming off less-than-ideal starts to their league campaigns, the matches promise to be a battle of redemption.

The first leg is scheduled for February 11 in Manchester, with the return leg taking place in Madrid on February 18.

It’s set to be a thrilling contest, with the pressure mounting on both teams to secure a win.

The Struggles Continue in La Liga

Real Madrid’s form in La Liga hasn’t been smooth sailing either.

They suffered a surprise loss to Espanyol, and with Atletico Madrid breathing down their necks, their once-comfortable lead at the top of the table is now just a single point.

This weekend, Madrid face Atletico in a pivotal clash that could see their lead evaporate entirely.

In the defeat to Espanyol, Rudiger had played alongside Tchouameni in central defense.

However, with Rudiger now unavailable for the upcoming Manchester City and Atletico games, Ancelotti will need to rely on either Jacobo Ramon or Raul Asencio to partner Tchouameni.

The Young Defenders Stepping Up

Among the available options are two younger defenders: 20-year-old Jacobo Ramon and Raul Asencio.

Ramon, who was promoted to the senior squad in the summer, has previous Champions League experience but has yet to feature in La Liga.

Asencio, on the other hand, is the more experienced choice, with appearances in both La Liga and the Champions League, making him the likely candidate to partner Tchouameni in the crucial upcoming fixtures.

With both Madrid and Manchester City struggling with their own challenges, these next few weeks promise to be a tense and high-stakes period for both clubs.

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