REAL MADRID have reportedly had two key players ruled out of their Champions League tie against Liverpool.
Karim Benzema was forced off with a muscular injury in Madrid’s 4-0 win over Elche in midweek and Toni Kroos has picked up an illness.
The pair have been ruled out of today’s match against Osasuna in LaLiga.
And Benzema and Kroos could now miss the game, according to the Daily Mail, in what would be a major boost for the Reds’ hopes of progressing to the next round.
Liverpool will play Madrid at Anfield on Tuesday in the round of 16 in the Champions League.
Benzema’s setback is the latest in what has proved to be a challenging season for the Frenchman.
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The striker missed the entire World Cup for France with an injury.
The Ballon d’Or holder has only been able to play in 13 league matches this season for Los Blancos.
While Kroos was ever-present in the team until Wednesday, when his illness kept him out of the team.
Should he miss the game against Liverpool, Madrid will miss his experience in the middle of the pitch.
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A win for Liverpool would help ease tension at the club as they have not been at their best this season.
The club are currently 9th in the table, nine points behind Newcastle in 4th.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
