da supremo: Real Madrid have been dealt a huge blow as defender Antonio Rudiger has yet to return to training ahead of their derby against Atletico.
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Germany international struggling with thigh injuryDefender yet to return to training and is a major doubtCarlo Ancelotti draws up contingency planWHAT HAPPENED?
Rudiger picked up a thigh injury in the win over Getafe in midweek and has yet to return to training, per . As a result, manager Ancelotti has drawn up a contingency plan that would see Nacho Fernandez and Dani Carvajal fielded as centre-backs, per 's Mario Cortegana.
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Rudiger has made 21 appearances in La Liga this season and has only missed one fixture: the 5-1 win over Valencia, as he was suspended. He was limited to just 45 minutes against Getafe, though, and now seems set to sit out the Madrid derby.
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Rudiger joined Real in 2022 and has played 83 times for the club. He has already picked up a handful of trophies, too, winning the FIFA Club World Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, the Spanish Cup and the Spanish Super Cup during his time in the Spanish capital.
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Real will hope that Rudiger can make a remarkable recovery. They are currently top of La Liga, two points clear of Girona, and 10 clear of third-placed Atletico.