Real Madrid star David Alaba is set to miss their Spanish Supercopa final clash with Athletic Club.
The Austrian international missed their semi final win over Barcelona due to a hamstring problem with Carlo Ancelotti holding out hope on his fitness.
However, according to reports from Marca, the 29-year-old is now almost certain to miss the game and will return to Spain to continue his rehabilitation.
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Alaba has not trained since picking up the injury during Los Blancos first training session in Riyadh and he is now a major doubt for their Copa del Rey trip to Elche in midweek.
Ancelotti is already without full back Dani Carvajal following a positive test for Covid-19 with Jesus Vallejo also struggling to shake off a knock.
Lucas Vazquez is expected to replace Carvajal at right back with Nacho Fernandez and Eder Militao set to continue in central defence for Ancelotti in the final.