Getafe vs. Real Madrid

[Faizah]

Real Madrid's Marcelo doubtful for Getafe clash - Goal.com
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has received some disappointing news from the treatment table in the build-up to Saturday's La Liga match away to Getafe as defender Marcelo is doubtful due to injury, according to AS.

The Brazilian left-back picked up a leg injury in last weekend's 3-1 win over Real Zaragoza, but stayed on the pitch until the final whistle as Mourinho had already used all three substitutions.

Marcelo underwent further examination on Monday to clarify the extent of the knock, and Madrid fear that the defender could miss the match against Getafe based on the results from an MRI scan.

The expected absence of Marcelo would give former Benfica star Fabio Coentrao the chance to prove his worth at left-back on Saturday.

The match at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez kicks off at 20.00CET.

[crystaldart]

I don't think Marcelos injury is too bad and won't trouble Real since Coentrao is a world class on that position.

What worries is the absence of Xabi. Jose will have to tinker with the formation or experiment with a new pair.

I would really like to see Sahin get a chance. Sahin - Granero or Sahin - Lass.

What about De Maria? Is is fit yet?

[Freak7]

It was not an easy game. We won 0-1.

I can't say we're in top form especially Benzema. Mourinho should replace him with Higuain for next match.