Real Madrid lose another player against Manchester City: Another stroke of bad luck for Xabi Alonso! | OneFootball

Misfortunes never come singly for Xabi Alonso.

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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is facing a mounting injury crisis ahead of his team's pivotal UEFA Champions League encounter with Manchester City, with another key French international now ruled out.

According to prominent journalist Fabrice Hopkins, 23-year-old midfielder Eduardo Camavinga will be unavailable for the clash. The France international is reportedly suffering from an aggravated ankle injury, leading the club's medical and coaching staff to decide against risking his involvement.

This setback compounds an already worrying situation for Los Blancos, as concerns also surround the fitness of star forward Kylian Mbappé. The former Paris Saint-Germain captain was notably absent from the team's final training session ahead of the match due to a separate injury issue.

Camavinga has been a significant contributor this season, featuring in 15 matches across all competitions for Real Madrid and registering two goals along with one assist. His potential absence, coupled with the doubt over Mbappé, presents a major tactical challenge for Ancelotti as he prepares for one of the season's most anticipated fixtures.