Injury Storm Gathers as Real Madrid Faces Sevilla

Injury cloud over Real Madrid ahead of Sevilla clash

Teaser: An injury cloud looms over Real Madrid ahead of their Saturday clash with Sevilla at the Bernabeu.

Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid's coach, faces new challenges ahead of the Saturday match against Sevilla at the Bernabeu, as the team aims to correct its course amid mounting pressure on the technical staff.

After missing the King's Cup game against Talavera, Fede Valverde was unable to train with his teammates on Friday. The club said the player is dealing with influenza, in addition to a severe foot bruise, making his participation uncertain.

Meanwhile, Alonso has brought back several key players who trained with the group and hope to feature in the squad, including David Alaba, Eduardo Camavinga, and Ferland Mendy.

Also, young defender Raúl Asensio returned after recovering from influenza, along with goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and defender Antonio Rüdiger, who were rested in the cup match.

Real Madrid will be missing six players for their last league game of 2025: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dani Carvajal, and Éder Militao due to injury, plus Carreras and Endrick suspended, and Ibrahim Diaz who joined Morocco's squad ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations.

This game comes at a critical moment for the Spanish coach, who faces sharp criticism over recent results (the team has won only 5 of 11). The Sevilla match is a decisive test for Alonso's future, with doubts about his staying on if the team stumbles again. Punchline: If Alonso's plan were a shot, it would miss.