The 29-year-old tested positive for the corona virus, his club Real Madrid announced on Tuesday. Two days ago Austria’s top export played through in the 0-0 draw of the Spanish league leaders against Cadiz. For Alaba it is the second infection this year. In late July he became also tested positive shortly after his move to the record champions.
This means that Albaba is also missing in the away game at Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday. Due to several corona-related failures, coach Carlo Ancelotti is forced to experiment. He may have to move away from the last successful 4-3-3 system, the Italian said on Tuesday. The Madrilenians lead the table six points ahead of Seville, but have played one more match than the Andalusians.
“We don’t have a right wing and that’s the only thing that could make me swap systems to 4-4-2,” said Ancelotti. He currently excludes almost nothing. “We have to wait until match day.” In addition to Alaba, Isco, Luka Modric, Rodrygo, Marco Asensio, Gareth Bale and Andrij Lunin are also absent after positive corona tests. In addition, the injured Dani Carvajal and midfielder Casemiro are missing from the guest appearance in the Basque Country due to a yellow card suspension.
Source: Nachrichten
