Real Madrid Injury Update: David Alaba latest details, recovery timeline

Injuries have been a problem for Real Madrid this season, and even their great squad depth has diminished with David Alaba joining the injury list. Madrid’s season has gone downhill quickly in the span of a few weeks, with injuries piling up and their quarter-final exit against Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League.

David Alaba picked up an injury in Real Madrid’s 1-0 win over Getafe in a La Liga fixture and was forced off at halftime. Camavinga came on as a substitute in his place however, he was injured in the same match later on, dealing a double blow to Real Madrid.

The injury suffered is expected to affect further plans for Real Madrid. 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

David Alaba has picked up a muscle injury in his legs and is confirmed to miss the next week or even more, depending on the severity of the injury. Have a look at the club’s official statement regarding Alaba’s injury:

“We’ll have to see tomorrow, but Alaba has muscle problems in his legs, and it’s difficult to recover for Saturday. The only option for Saturday is Fran Garcia.”

Impact Of David Alaba’s Injury On Real Madrid’s Squad And Strategy

Real Madrid are the best club in the history of football and also one of the best in recent years. It is more than obvious that they are competing in the advanced stages of all the competitions available for contention. As of now, Real Madrid have a crucial run of matches across all competitions. Madrid already received a huge blow after a disappointing 5-1 loss to Arsenal on aggregate in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals.

Nonetheless, Real Madrid are set to face an in-form FC Barcelona in the Copa Del Rey finals on Sunday, Celta Vigo in La Liga on 4th May, and then FC Barcelona on 11th May in a La Liga fixture. As of now, Real Madrid are four points behind FC Barcelona in La Liga, so it makes sense to focus equally on the Copa Del Rey as well, since that might end up being their only chance at winning a trophy this season.

Possible Replacements And Tactical Adjustments

The only confirmed replacement for David Alaba at left-back is Fran Garcia, and a tentative replacement is Ferland Mendy, who himself can play but is not fully fit yet.