Ancelotti gets involved, unexpected reply about Rüdiger's injury: It's a b...

Carlo Ancelotti surprised with his reply about Antonio Rüdiger's injury after the match. The German center-back had to leave the field early, causing concern at Real Madrid.

"Rüdiger is a warrior"

The Italian coach was clear when asked about his condition: "Rüdiger is a warrior. It's just a strong blow." With this statement, Ancelotti tried to calm the white fans, although minutes later he clarified his words.

In a press conference, Ancelotti offered more details. "He has had a muscle injury, they will have to evaluate him," he explained.

The coach hinted that the problem could be more serious than expected. "We know what we have to do, we've thought about it and we've talked about it," he added, leaving doubts about the defender's recovery time.

Sensitive loss for Madrid

If Rüdiger's injury is confirmed as muscular, Real Madrid would lose its defensive pillar at a crucial moment of the season. With Alaba still not at 100% after his long recovery, the absence of the German could create a problem for Ancelotti.

To this, we must add the existing problems in defense. Such as the cruciate ligament injuries of Militão in the center of the defense and Carvajal on the right flank. Now, the available players are minimal: Lucas Vázquez, Asencio, Alaba, Fran García, and Mendy.

Real Madrid's medical team will conduct tests in the coming hours to determine the exact extent of the injury. For now, uncertainty remains in the Madrid environment.