Vinicius Junior out for three to four weeks due an injury to the biceps femoris in his left leg

Vinicius Junior will be unavailable for Real Madrid’s Champions League match against Liverpool on Wednesday due to a leg muscle injury he sustained during the team’s 3-0 La Liga win over Leganés on Sunday, according to the club.

Insider sources suggest that Vinicius may be out for three to four weeks, meaning he could miss as many as seven matches before the winter break, which would be a significant setback for the team.

In their official statement, the club mentioned: “Following tests conducted today by the Real Madrid medical team, our player Vini Jr has been diagnosed with an injury to the biceps femoris in his left leg.” This particular injury typically requires a careful rehabilitation process, indicating that Vinicius should not rush his return to the pitch.

His injury adds to an already lengthy list of sidelined players at Real Madrid, which includes significant contributors like Rodrygo, Eder Militao, Dani Carvajal, Lucas Vazquez, Aurelien Tchouameni, and David Alaba. This mounting absence presents a considerable challenge for head coach Carlo Ancelotti as he strategizes for the upcoming matches.

Currently, Real Madrid is in second place in La Liga, four points behind Barcelona, who played to a 2-2 draw with Celta Vigo on Saturday. Real has a game in hand, which could be crucial in narrowing the points gap. However, the team has encountered difficulties lately, as they’ve lost two out of their last three Champions League matches, which raises concerns about their current form and stability ahead of the critical encounter at Anfield.

The match against Liverpool will be crucial for Real Madrid, particularly given their precarious standing in the Champions League, where they find themselves in 18th place in the 36-team rankings, with just six points from four matches. A negative result in this fixture could intensify worries about their campaign and increase the pressure on Ancelotti and his players to adjust to the injuries and deliver a strong performance that could revive their hopes in the tournament.