Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger has been making steady progress in his recovery and is trending towards being available when Los Blancos host Manchester City in the return leg of the Champions League’s Round of 32 next Wednesday, according to a report published today on Spanish newspaper Diario AS.
Rudiger is all but ruled out for Real Madrid’s upcoming match against Osasuna in Pamplona, but his presence when Los Blancos take on Guardiola’s team next week could be huge, given that Manchester City will be expected to play with an offensive-minded approach after their defeat in the first leg two days ago.
The German defender suffered a minor hamstring injury during Real Madrid’s away match against Espanyol two weeks ago. Muscle injuries are always tricky, though, so the medical staff and Carlo Ancelotti will have to make an important decision about Rudiger’s availability early next week.
