The team captain got stuck in the turf during a duel with Gerard Moreno in the 32nd minute of Real’s home game once morest Villarreal and twisted his left knee.
He was then taken off the field by two supervisors without being able to put any weight on his leg. If the injury turns out to be a torn cruciate ligament, the club season would probably be over for the Viennese and EURO 2024 would also be in danger. According to the first Spanish media reports, things are “not looking good” for Alaba, and an MRI on Monday should provide clarity. The 31-year-old is considered an absolute key figure in the ÖFB team even off the pitch; his failure for the European Championships would be a heavy blow for Ralf Rangnick’s team.
But a long forced break for the central defender would also be extremely bitter for Real. The Royals currently have seven injuries: Arda Güler, Dani Carvajal, Eduardo Camavinga, Vinícius Júnior, Ferland Mendy, Thibaut Courtois and Eder Militao. Eder Militao will be out for months due to a torn cruciate ligament, so the Madrilenians will probably have to sign a professional for the defense center during the winter break.
