Real Madrid's Robben Picks Up Another Injury

‘The Glass Man’ has sustained his umpteenth muscle injury and his absence could damage Los Blancos’ title hopes.

Apr 21, 2009 9:54:00 PM

More On :  Real Madrid
Arjen Robben, Espanyol-Real Madrid (MARCA)

Real Madrid have been dealt a massive blow as they enter the critical final weeks of the campaign after influential winger, Arjen Robben pulled up with a muscle strain in Tuesday’s night’s epic 3-2 win over Getafe.

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Coach Juande Ramos had decided to rest the Dutchman knowing full well that he is not in the right physical condition to play two games inside a week, but the trainer had little choice as he needed the winger to spark his team to life in the second half against Los Azulones.

Robben did his job, but he only lasted 17 minutes before he had to be withdrawn for Royston Drenthe. And an early evaluation by Madrid’s medical services has confirmed that the €36 million man has suffered a muscle pull in his left calf, just two weeks after returning from a similar ailment on his right leg.

The club will carry out extensive tests on Wednesday morning to determine the full extent of the injury.

With Wesley Sneijder sidelined for six weeks, Gabriel Heinze struggling with an injury of his own, and Pepe likely to be handed a severe suspension for his aggressive behavior towards Javier Casquero, Juande could be faced with a selection dilemma for El Clasico in just over ten days’ time.

KS Leong, Goal.com

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