By Abba Gwale
Real Madrid have been rocked by the news that Raphael Varane has tested positive for Covid-19, with the French defender now unable to play any part in a Champions League clash with Liverpool.
The World Cup-winning centre-half joins Blancos captain Sergio Ramos in being ruled out of a meeting with the Reds, as Zinedine Zidane sees his pre-match plans left in tatters.
Liverpy are due at Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano on Tuesday evening and will welcome the news that another key man is set to be missing for their rivals.
Details later….
