Captain and defensive rock of Real Madrid Sergio Ramos tests positive for Covid-19.
The Spaniard has been unavailable for the club due to an injury. Details of the injury suggested a torn calf.
Ramos unavailable for crucial games
Ramos has been unavailable more often this season for Real Madrid.
The most recent event was their crunch-tie against Arch-rivals Barcelona, in the Spanish Classico.
Although not on the pitch, Ramos travelled with the team and was up in the stands to witness the game. He was also seen cheering the team up, during the later stages of the encounter.
Ruled out against Liverpool
Moving on, Real Madrid is to make a visit to Anfield, for their Champions League second-leg against English side Liverpool.
As is usually the case, Ramos travels with the team and is seen in the stands to urge on the Madrid side. However, due to him contracting the covid-19 virus, he would not be allowed to travel with the team.
Ramos’s presence always felt both on and off the pitch
Despite not playing, the presence of Sergio Ramos is always felt in the Madrid setup. More often than not, he has been seen motivating the lads and cheering them up, whenever they produce quality displays.
As seen in the latter stages of the Classico, the likes of Gerard Pique and Koeman tried to confront the referee. However, Ramos went to the scene to calm nerves, and play the peacemaker role.
Conclusion
The importance of Sergio Ramos to Zidane’s men cannot be overemphasized. As it stands, Real remain keen on convincing their captain to sign a new contract.
Manager Zidane has urged the board to make priority Ramos’s contract renewal. Real have made their offers know to the captain, however, it remains to see if he eventually signs the deal.
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