Real Madrid Injury Update: David Alaba latest details, recovery timeline
Real Madrid have been dealt another big injury blow in what is looking like an already injury-stricken squad. Carlo Ancelotti’s side were dealt another massive problem recently as they lost centre back David Alaba to injury. The Austrian picked up an injury to the adductor muscle of his left leg and is expected that he will miss action for some time.
The injury suffered is expected to affect further plans for Real. On that note, read below and get a detailed overview of how the forward faced the injury, the freshest update on the situation, the impact of the blow on the club, his possible replacements, and his return to action date.
David Alaba Injury Update
Alaba hasn’t been in action properly for the best part of two years as multiple serious injuries including a torn ACL have kept him out of action for a long, long span of time. He was almost on the verge of making it back but this injury has once again derailed his progress for at least a couple of weeks.
Alaba joined Real Madrid back in 2021/22 on a free transfer from Bayern Munich where he had a lot of success. He underwent a change in position, moving from left back to centre back. There he formed an excellent partnership alongside Eder Militao, winning the Champions League. In fact they were so good, they managed to keep Antonio Rudiger out of the team. However this season, the Austrian has played less than 90 minutes. Last season too, he missed 58 games, with the ACL injury, which kept him out for over a period of 381 days.
Impact of David Alaba Injury on Real Madrid Squad and Strategy
Manager Carlo Ancelotti said before the Copa del Rey game against Leganes, “We are in an emergency, as both Rüdiger and Alaba will be out for 20 days. The only options at centre back are Jacobo Ramón, Raul Asencio, and Tchouaméni”. Real Madrid put out an official statement about it stating, ‘Following tests carried out on our player David Alaba by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with an injury to the adductor muscle of his left leg. Pending development.’ Alaba put on an Instagram story saying that it was a minor setback and that he will be back soon.
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Possible Replacements and Tactical Adjustments
Right now, Real Madrid’s defensive options are nonexistent to say the least. It is a major, major cause of concern for Carlo Ancelotti, whose side are in contention across all three competitions. After facing Leganes in the Copa del Rey this weekend, Real face Atletico Madrid in La Liga and Manchester City in the Champions League. Given their lack of options, this January window has been a massive missed opportunity for them.
With Alaba’s injury, it means that all three of Real’s centre backs are now out, especially in the context of the two big games. They are stuck with Raul Asencio, who has been promising but not always trusted by Ancelotti for big games and Tchouameni, who has looked woefully out of sorts in his natural position this season, let alone centre back. Other options include young Jacobo Roman, out of favour Jesus Vallejo, and Ferland Mendy.
FAQs
Q. What type of injury does David Alaba have?
A: David Alaba picked up an injury to the adductor muscle of his left leg and it is expected that he will miss action for some time.
Q. When did David Alaba get injured?
A: Alaba hasn’t been in action properly for the best part of two years as multiple serious injuries including a torn ACL have kept him out of action for a long, long span of time. He was almost on the verge of making it back but this injury in training has once again derailed his progress for at least a couple of weeks.
Q. What is the expected recovery timeline for David Alaba?
A: Manager Carlo Ancelotti said before the Copa del Rey game against Leganes, “We are in an emergency, as both Rüdiger and Alaba will be out for 20 days. The only options at centre back are Jacobo Ramón, Raul Asencio and Tchouaméni”. Real Madrid put out an official statement about it stating, ‘Following tests carried out on our player David Alaba by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with an injury to the adductor muscle of his left leg. Pending development.’
Q. Who are the potential replacements for David Alaba?
A: With Alaba’s injury, it means that all three of Real’s centre backs are now out, especially in the context of the two big games. They are stuck with Raul Asencio, who has been promising but not always trusted by Ancelotti for big games and Tchouameni, who has looked woefully out of sort in his natural position this season, let alone centre back. Other options include young Jacobo Roman, out of favour Jesus Vallejo and Ferland Mendy.