Real Madrid seriously concerned over fitness of key trio | OneFootball

Real Madrid are said to be seriously concerned over the fitness of Toni Kroos, Luka Modrić and Vinícius Júnior.

The trio all featured in the 0-0 draw with Liverpool on Wednesday night, which booked their place in the semi-finals of the Champions League after the 3-1 victory in the first leg.

But Zinedine Zidane is reported to be concerned over the physical situation of the players ahead of the remaining ten games, according to Marca.

Modrić has played over 4,000 minutes of football for club and country this season and there are fears that it’s starting to take it’s toll on the 35-year-old.

Kroos and Vinícius have also featured in just under 40 games, while all three have started the huge double-header with Liverpool and El Clásico in the past week.

Zidane may have to turn to the likes of Mariano Diaz, Isco and Alvaro Odriozola in the coming weeks to allow some of his main men a rest but this is touch with the LaLiga title, as well as the Champions League, at stake.

Real are still currently without Sergio Ramos, Lucas Vazquez, Dani Carvajal and Raphaël Varane due to injury and illness.

The report also suggests that Castilla youngsters Victor Chust, Antonio Blanco and Sergio Arribas are being considered from the start for the game against Getafe on Sunday.