Real Madrid have been hit by a number of ACL injuries of late, with a stark reminder of just how serious the problem can be provided as one of their number has been forced to retire early from football following complications to surgery.

Nacho Fernandez has ruled out the possibility of a return to Real Madrid, admitting that if he was asked to come back to the Bernabeu he would refuse.

Real Madrid are down to the bare bones at the back, which has seen an array of central defenders and right-backs linked to Los Blancos, with Carlo Ancelotti currently relying on academy youngsters if

Real Madrid on Monday confirmed a fresh double injury blow ahead of their next La Liga clash with Leganes after the international break. The Los Blancos confirmed this in a separate statement on their website,