Eduardo Camavinga has joined his teammates Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo on the injury list following a significant issue during the Champions League defeat to Liverpool, raising concerns for Real Madrid during a tough season.
The French midfielder was forced off the pitch in the 56th minute, replaced by Dani Ceballos, as Carlo Ancelottiβs side struggled to cope with the Premier League opponents. Following tests conducted on Thursday, it was confirmed that the 22-year-old had suffered a muscular injury to the biceps femoris of his left leg. This diagnosis, shared in an official club statement, clearly highlights the nature of Camavinga’s setback: “Following tests carried out today on our player Eduardo Camavinga by the clubβs Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a muscle injury in the femoral biceps of his left leg. Pending evolution.”
With this latest setback, Camavingaβs injury rules him out for approximately two to three weeks of action, meaning he will miss three crucial La Liga matches. The fixtures against Getafe, Athletic Club, and Girona are pivotal for the club’s aspirations in the league. Additionally, he will also be sidelined for an important Champions League clash with Atalanta on December 10. Despite this difficult news, the former Rennes star remains optimistic about a potential return in time for Real Madridβs league encounter with Rayo Vallecano on December 14.
Importantly, this is not Camavingaβs first injury blow of the season. Earlier in the campaign, he faced a significant absence, missing 12 matches for club and country due to a left knee injury sustained during a training session ahead of Madridβs UEFA Super Cup triumph over Atalanta in August. These recurring injury challenges put extra pressure on both the player and the coaching staff as they navigate his recovery.
Real Madrid currently faces an alarmingly long injury list, with several key players sidelined at a crucial juncture of the season, which could severely impact their performance in both domestic and European competitions. Defenders Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal are recovering from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, which take time to heal and require careful rehabilitation. On top of that, David Alaba is still working towards full fitness after his own ACL setback, indicating that the defensive line is under considerable strain.
To further compound the situation, Camavinga’s midfield partner Aurelien Tchouameni is also unavailable after sustaining an ankle injury, leaving Ancelotti with limited options in central areas as he prepares for the upcoming matches. The Brazilian stars, Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo, are nursing hamstring injuries, illustrating that the team is potentially missing some of its most impactful players.
As Carlo Ancelottiβs men gear up for a grueling period of fixtures, they will face a total of seven matches over the next three weeks. This includes a vital La Liga fixture against Getafe on Sunday, which now becomes even more critical for the teamβs standings and overall morale. The pressure is on for the squad to adapt and find ways to mitigate the impact of these injuries, with younger players needing to step up in the face of adversity.
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