Isco (R) fights for the ball with Sami Khedira during their international friendly soccer match at Balaidos stadium in Vigo November 18, 2014. REUTERS/Miguel Vidal
BARCELONA (Reuters) - Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said it was a big blow to lose Luka Modric to a long-term injury, but he hopes to have Sami Khedira fit to take his place in midfield against Eibar on Saturday.
Khedira has made few starts this season, having suffered with a succession of injuries and been out of favour for not signing a new contract.
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