Stephen Dunmoye
UEFA Champions League winner and La Liga giant, Real Madrid will be missing their stars, Toni Kroos and Aurélien Tchouameni over injury and Flu illness that engulfed them, making them absent from training.
The absence of the players from training two days before the game is not a positive sign, although there is still believed to be some hope that they may be fit to play.
Meanwhile, Ancellotti’s side are expecting the return of their forward, Karim Benzema who was absent over injury sustained in the match against Elche.
NEWSTODAYNG garnered that Benzema trained separately on Sunday, focusing on his physical fitness with a recovery specialist indicating that he has not fully recovered from his injury.
If he is unable to play, Rodrygo is expected to replace him as the team’s number nine, and young Álvaro Rodríguez may be included in the squad as an alternative.
Kroos has been out of action for several days due to gastroenteritis, causing him to miss the team’s previous two games against Elche and Osasuna.
Tchouameni was absent from training due to a flu-like illness, but he is expected to travel to Liverpool, whereas Kroos’ availability will depend on his physical recovery, as his illness has caused him to lose a significant amount of weight.
