Real Madrid suffers huge blow ahead of Getafe game after Fede Valverde ruled out because of Covid-19

Fede Valverde has been forced to self-isolate after coming into contact with someone who is positive for COVID-19. 

It's been learnt that Valverde himself has tested negative for Covid-19 but for precautionary reasons, he will observe self isolation for 10 days.

The Uruguayan midfielder will therefore miss Real Madrid's match against Getafe on Sunday, adding to the numerous absentees from Zinedine Zidane's squad.

Valverde was set to replace Casemiro who is suspended following his red card against Barcelona last week.

Real Madrid Official announcement reads:

"Our player Fede Valverde has been in isolation since yesterday, Saturday, April 17, after been in direct contact with a person who has tested positive for Covid-19, although the player has given a negative result in all tests that have been carried out."

Meanwhile, Real Madrid are already without Dani Carvajal, Sergio Ramos, Raphael Varane, Lucas Vazquez, Ferland Mendy and Eden Hazard due to injury, with Casemiro and Nacho Fernandez both suspended.

Real Madrid are second in the La Liga table and they have a semi final UEFA Champions League tie against Chelsea in coming two weeks.