Football News : Modric out for Real Madrid as Covid strikes La Liga

Carlo Ancelotti addressed the media on Tuesday and assessed the fitness of his Real Madrid squad on the eve of their La Liga match  at Athletic Club (Bilbao).

His squad, like many in the football world, has been hit by coronavirus with Isco the latest player to test positive on Monday.

Luka Modric, Rodrygo, Marco Asensio, Gareth Bale, Marcelo and Andriy all tested positive last week.

Real Madrid are six points clear at the of La Liga, they drew 0-0 with Cadiz last Sunday after a 10 game winning streak.