×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Fearless, Trusted News
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Congested calendar, more injuries make game less entertaining - Zidane

August 7, 2020 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola with Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane before the match, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Pool [REUTERS]

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane believes football's fixture overload is harming the sport's entertainment value as his side prepare to face Inter Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday with a squad depleted by injuries.

Madrid will be without leading striker Karim Benzema and captain Sergio Ramos due to muscle injuries while key midfielder Federico Valverde has a broken leg. Defender Eder Militao and striker Luka Jovic are out after recently testing positive for COVID-19, while Alvaro Odriozola is also sidelined.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in