Real Madrid had a very challenging start to the season in many respects. Carlo Ancelotti's team struggled to perform at their best level, and after 11 matches, they are six points behind Barcelona, who lost 4-0 last weekend. Not only that, they also had to face several injury problems.
One that has carried over from last season is David Alaba, who has yet to return from the ACL injury he suffered last December. Due to his absence, and the fact that Ancelotti does not count on Jesus Vallejo, he made Antonio Rudiger just rest.
This is a big problem for Real Madrid, since their plan for this season was to make sure that the German defender rested enough – because he doesn't, there is an increased risk of injury. Relief they detailed this, with the report saying that club officials are concerned about his knee.
Rudiger has injured the same knee five times during his career, and his increased workload makes it more possible that a sixth injury could occur this season. Real Madrid they are very worried, but due to the lack of options, there is little they can do.
