Madrid's Marcelo set for a month on the sidelines with hamstring problem
Marcelo picked up the injury in the defeat to Real Betis
Zidane has six players out with injuries at the moment
Real Madrid left-back Marcelo was injured in Wednesday's loss to Real Betis and the club have confirmed he suffered a hamstring injury,
After undergoing tests on Friday, Marcelo is expected to be sidelined for the next four to six weeks.
"Following tests carried out on Marcelo at the Sanitas La Moraleja University Hospital, he has been diagnosed with a grade 2 tear in his left bicep femoris muscle. His recovery will be monitored," the club said.
Zinedine Zidane is also without backup left-back Theo Hernandez, who is also sidelined with a knock, and a number of other players.
Jesus Vallejo, Karim Benzema, Mateo Kovacic and Toni Kroos are all also ruled out of this weekend's game against Alaves.
Parte médico de Marcelo:https://t.co/xfnIfnpNSQ#RealMadrid pic.twitter.com/6oyhTcj6mS
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) 22 de septiembre de 2017
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