Real Madrid Confirms Pepe Injury Blow

Real Madrid defender Pepe looks set for a spell on the
sidelines after the club confirmed he has a muscular
injury.

Pepe looks set to miss Real Madrid's game against Malaga on
Sunday after the club confirmed he has picked up a muscular
injury.

The 32-year-old centre-back missed Madrid training on Friday
after sustaining a knock in the 2-1 midweek win at Athletic
Bilbao.

And a statement from the Liga leaders read: "Following tests
carried out on the player Pepe at the Sanitas La Moraleja
University Hospital, he has been diagnosed with a muscular
injury caused by a knock to his left leg. His condition will be
evaluated."

Pepe's injury causes a further defensive headache for
Madrid coach Rafael Benitez.

Captain Sergio Ramos is also out of action due to a shoulder
problem, with Raphael Varane likely to partner Nacho
Fernandez at centre-back on Sunday.