Luka Modric Misses Levante Trip
Gareth Bale has returned to Real Madrid training but is not expected to feature against Levante, while Luka Modric is out.
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Zinedine Zidane has confirmed Luka Modric will miss Real Madrid's meeting with Levante on Wednesday, with Gareth Bale not likely to make his return from injury until the weekend.
Modric reportedly required stitches on a foot injury sustained in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to rivals Atletico Madrid and will sit out the trip to the east coast, with Borja Mayoral a possible replacement, suggesting Zidane will alter his approach.
Bale returned to training on Tuesday after over six weeks out with a calf injury, but the coach does not think he will be ready for a return to action until Saturday's match with Celta Vigo.
"Modric will not be ready for tomorrow. He took a very strong knock to his foot. I am happy with Borja, I liked his game [against Atletico]," Zidane said.
"It's an important moment for him and he is doing well. Tomorrow we will see if Borja is in the line-up.
"Bale trained this morning. He was not troubled by any discomfort – I'm happy about that. He is a fundamental player for Madrid.
"It is complicated for him to make the team, but I always want him to. We will see if he can be with us this weekend."