Real Madrid Faces Injury Crisis as Dani Carvajal Suffers Leg Injury

EloEsi Score - Published 2 hours ago on 06/10/2024 GMT

Real Madrid's injury woes deepened on Saturday night as the club's vice-captain, Dani Carvajal, sustained a severe leg injury during their 2-0 victory over Villarreal. The Spanish right-back was forced off the pitch in the closing minutes of the match after a collision with Yeremi Pino.

Carvajal's injury adds to Real Madrid's growing list of absentees, which already includes David Alaba, Thibaut Courtois, and Brahim Diaz. The extent of Carvajal's injury is yet to be determined, but his absence could be a significant blow to the team.

The match also saw Vinicius Junior leave the field with a shoulder injury. The Brazilian winger, a frontrunner for the Ballon d'Or, had scored a spectacular goal to extend Real Madrid's lead before being forced off.

Both Carvajal and Vinicius are now set for further assessments. Carvajal's injury is likely to rule him out of Spain's upcoming Nations League matches, while Vinicius may miss Brazil's crucial World Cup qualifiers.

The injuries could have a significant impact on Real Madrid's upcoming fixtures. Lucas Vazquez may be called upon to fill in for Carvajal at right-back, while the team will need to find a suitable replacement for Vinicius' attacking prowess.