Why is Camavinga Not Playing Against Manchester City? THIS youngster to replace...

In the midst of turbulent form, Real Madrid welcomes Premier League rivals Man City to Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday. As per reports, uncertainty is growing significantly over Xabi Alonso's future as Real Madrid boss; another upset against the English counterpart could end his spell in the Spanish capital. In addition, Los Blancos have been dealing with an extensive injury crisis in the squad ahead of this season-defining fixture.

Their French midfielder Eduardo Camavinga has also been ruled out of playing in midweek's European clash after sustaining an ankle injury. Fans must be wondering who could be replacing Camavinga in Real Madrid's lineup versus the Cityzens, and is Camavinga playing today in Real Madrid vs Man City? Here's who could replace the Frenchman in the first XI:

Is Camavinga Playing Today in Real Madrid vs Man City

Real Madrid will not have eight first-team players available for selection against the visitors, Man City, for the UEFA Champions League matchweek 6 tie. Amongst those is, the 23-year-old midfielder Camavinga, who did not feature in Los Blancos' shocking 2-0 defeat to Celta Vigo in La Liga last weekend.

The French international sustained a sprain in his ankle and did not take part in the club's open training session along with Kylian Mbappe, fueling the speculation of his unavailability for Wednesday's fixture. Camanvinga was on the score sheet in a 3-0 triumph over Athletic Club during his most recent league outing. He has not been able to recover from the setback, will miss this match.

Arda Guler to Replace Camavinga in UCL

This clash will be the most important game of Xabi Alonso's managerial career. However, the Spaniard manager Alonso will not have many key players due to several injury concerns – the exclusions include Kylian Mbappe, David Alaba, Êder Militão, Ferland Mendy, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dani Carvajal, etc.

The Turkish sensation Arda Guler emerges as the perfect candidate to take up Camavinga's role in the midfield alongside Aurélien Tchouaméni in a double pivot role. Guler is skilled in controlling the tempo of play, can provide line-breaking passes and disrupt opponents' attacks. Xabi is expected to utilise the 4-2-3-1 tactical shape, against the fast-paced Man City side.

Real Madrid vs Man City Lineups

Los Blancos Possible starting XI:

Courtois; Valverde, Rudiger, Asensio, Carreras; Tchouameni, Guler; Bellingham, Vinicius, Rodrygo; Garcia.