Damn! Ramos has a big role. Once he is absent, we know Real seems to lose a bit of its power on the defensive line. I really don't expect Ramos injured again when Real Madrid has many schedules of big matches. Let's hope he will come back very soon. Well, at least we still have Benzema, an irreplaceable striker in the attacking line. For now, I assume Benzema has a more crucial role than Ramos. I cannot imagine if he gets injured as well.
Ramos has been one of greatest central defenders in the world. Even he is in his thirties, it is very hard to find other central defenders that are better than Ramos.
Sadly to know the statistics for Ramos shows he is older and getting more effects from his age. In this season, he has only played 15 matches for Real Madrid, about half of total matches.
I think if Real Madrid decide to renew the contract with Ramos, he will be used more for Champions League in his last seasons in the club. It would be the same as how Paolo Maldini was used in AC Milan in his last 2 or 3 seasons before his retirement. He was reserved specially for Champions League and almost was free for Serie A matches. In three seasons from 2005 to 2008, Maldini played 30% of his matches in Champions League (22 Champions League matches / 73 total matches)
https://www.transfermarkt.com/sergio-ramos/profil/spieler/25557Real Madrid supporters must have been devastated by Sergio Ramos injury, because Ramos is a very important figure for Madrid. Not because Ramos
has been playing for Real Madrid for a long time, but Ramos performance is still very good and we know Ramos is the best leader for Real Madrid.
It is very visible that the appearance of the Madrid defense line without Ramos will fall apart, losing a leader.
Ramos brings quality for the defense system of Real Madrid from his tackles and his leadership. Raphael Varane plays better with Ramos and can not manage to play as a core central defender without Ramos in the squad.
In Champions League, defense system is very important to end with good results. Liverpool has strong attacking system and Real Madrid will have to be face with pressure from Liverpool.