On Tuesday night, Real Madrid and Arsenal will play the first leg of their quarterfinal matchup in the UEFA Champions League at the Emirates Stadium. However, manager Carlo Ancelotti will face difficulties as a result of the squad losing a number of important players to injury and bans.
Players Not Available:
Aurelien Tchouaméni: The French midfielder has had numerous yellow cards in the competition and is suspended for this game. He has been crucial this season in the central midfield, where his absence will be felt.
Dani Ceballos: Due to an injury, Ceballos has been unable to play in recent games. In the midfield configuration, his inventiveness and ball-handling abilities will be missed.
Ferland Mendy: After suffering a hamstring injury during the game against Atletico Madrid, the left-back is currently recuperating. The club has benefited greatly from his attacking help on the flank and defensive prowess.
Éder Militão: A chronic knee problem has kept the centre defender out. Real Madrid’s defensive options are further diminished by his absence.
Dani Carvajal: There is a void in the defensive lineup as the right-back continues to heal from a knee injury.
Real Madrid’s options in goal are limited because Andriy Lunin, the backup goalie, is out with a calf issue.
Player Returning:
Thibaut Courtois: The Belgian goalie has made a comeback to the team following his recuperation from a muscular ailment he suffered while playing for his country. His arrival significantly strengthens Real Madrid’s defence.
Furthermore, six Real Madrid players who acquire a booking during this game could be suspended for the second leg:
Vinicius Jr.
Rüdiger, Antonio
Modrić Luka
Camavinga, Eduardo
Endrick Lucas Vázquez
To prevent missing the return leg at the Santiago Bernabéu, these players will need to be careful.
The Situation at Arsenal:
Arsenal also has problems because a number of its players won’t be able to play in the forthcoming game:
Raheem Sterling: Because of his accumulation of yellow cards, the winger will miss the first leg.
Gabriel Magalhães: Due to a muscular injury he suffered in a recent game, the centre defender is out.
Jurrien Timber: Because of an injury sustained during the same game as Gabriel, the defender is not expected to play.
Ben White: Will not play against Real Madrid since he is still not fit.
Additionally unfit and unable to play is Takehiro Tomiyasu.
Riccardo Calafiori: Due to fitness concerns, he will not play.
As they compete for a berth in the Champions League semi-finals, it will be an interesting matchup as both clubs will need to modify their tactics to make up for these absences.
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