Before Saturday's Madrid derby, Zinedine Zidane's coached Real Madrid received yet another painful news - in a friendly match against England, Alvaro Morata suffered an injury.
The 24-year-old Real Madrid academy product suffered a calf muscle injury and will not be able to play in the upcoming month. A. Morata appeared in the friendly match against the English after substitution and until the end of the match was on the pitch, but he felt pain in his leg.
This is a very painful news for the entire Real team. Although A. Morata usually started from the bench, he is the top scorer for the "whites" - he has already scored eight accurate shots into the opponent's goal this season.
The loss of A. Morata could have been less painful if Karim Benzema were completely healthy. The Frenchman sweats in training, but does not play with the team and it is unclear whether he will be able to play in the Madrid derby.
Z. Zidane will also have to do without the services of Toni Kroos, Casemiro and Pepe against Atletico.
