Real Madrid s Kroos suffers left knee injury

Madrid Feb 16 (IANS) Real Madrid s midfielder Toni Kroos on Friday was diagnosed with a left knee injury that will exclude him from the upcoming matches of the Spanish League according to a club statement.

Kroos played for 90 minutes in the Real Madrid s win 3-1 over Paris Saint Germain in the first leg of UEFA Champions League round of 16 on Wednesday but missed Friday s training session reported Efe.

"Following tests carried out on Toni Kroos by the Sanitas Real Madrid Medical Services he has been diagnosed with a sprain to the exterior lateral ligament in the left knee. His recovery will continue to be assessed " the club said in a statement.

Croatian Mateo Kovacic is expected to replace Kroos in Sunday s La Liga match against Real Betis.

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