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Real Madrid lose Khedira to hamstring setback

Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira is facing three weeks out with a hamstring injury.

The German suffered the strain during defeat to Atletico Madrid.

The club confirmed the news on their website. His absence comes at the same time as Luka Modric and James Rodríguez are out with respective injuries.

Khedira's injury will offer an opportunity to new signing Lucas Silva.

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