Real Madrid haven’t been lengthy into 2025, however their first harm difficulty has struck after two video games. While David Alaba has returned to the squad for his or her journey to Saudi Arabia within the Spanish Supercup, Luka Modric won’t be accessible for his or her semi-final conflict on Thursday night time in opposition to RCD Mallorca.
The Whites made an announcement on Thursday morning explaining that Modric was affected by a virus, and can be absent in opposition to Mallorca in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. They didn’t give a return date, however excepting any issues, it appears seemingly that he can be again for a potential last with Barcelona in the event that they make it previous Los Bermellones.
It might be an absence felt by Carlo Ancelotti although. His aspect’s comeback in opposition to Valencia was sparked by Modric, and he was once more pulling strings within the Copa del Rey on Monday night time in opposition to Deportiva Minera, scoring in successive matches. For Real Madrid, maybe the principle concern will likely be that Modric’s an infection doesn’t unfold to different members of the squad.