The worst news that Real Madrid receives a few days before facing Barcelona

Not only are injury problems for Barcelona and the subsequent headaches for Xavi Hernández. Now, Carlo Ancelotti found out this morning the injury of one of his players ahead of the game against Valladolid and the very probable absence in the Clásico next Wednesday for the Copa del Rey.

Although the Italian can replace him with any of the many players he has on his squad, the loss of Antonio Rüdiger is very worrying for Real Madrid. The German defender had become one of the essentials in the first team. He had started, since his arrival, less, but he was progressing positively.

Although Real Madrid has not officially announced the withdrawal of the German center-back, the footballer's absence is due to injury, specifically due to knee discomfort. He will undergo a test on Monday that will determine the exact extent of his ailment, but this mishap leaves Ancelotti's team with just enough defense.

At the moment, the German will miss the duel against Valladolid for LaLiga and it is likely that he will not be at the Spotify Camp Nou to reverse the 1-0 loss that Merengue received at the Santiago Bernabéu. In addition, for this Sunday in the league duel he will not be able to count on Nacho either, who reached the fifth yellow card in the last match.

Those who will start from the initial whistle according to Ancelotti

Asensio and Rodrygo are the great novelty for the whites to take on Valladolid at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, with the long-awaited return of David Alaba and the commitment of Camavinga as a left-back. Ancelotti decreed that Courtois; Lucas, Militao, Alaba, Camavinga; Asensio, Tchouameni, Kroos; Rodrygo, Benzema and Vinicius Jr start.