Aurelien Tchouameni has been ruled out of Real Madrid’s La Liga match at Osasuna tonight after he was diagnosed with flu.
Tchouameni, 23, has been replaced in Real Madrid’s travelling squad by the 18-year-old midfielder Mario Martin.
The news comes as a blow to Real Madrid, particularly ahead of their Champions League round of 16 clash with Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday.
French midfielder Tchouameni has established himself as an important first-team player for Carlo Ancelotti this season, making 17 league appearances since his summer move from Monaco.
Forward Mariano Diaz has also...