Vinicius Jr will be 𝐨𝐮𝐭 for the next two games after suffering ankle sprain as Lucas Vazquez also suffered an injury after El Clasico defeat

The recent trip to Barcelona was one that Real Madrid would prefer to forget, as it not only ended in a disappointing defeat with a score of 4-3, knocking them out of contention for the La Liga title, but it also brought significant injury concerns to the forefront of the team’s challenges.

Vinicius Jr., a critical player for the squad, was forced to exit the match prematurely due to an injury. Today, the club made an official announcement confirming that he has sustained an ankle sprain. According to the statement released by the team’s medical staff, “Following tests carried out today on our player Vinicius Jr. by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a sprained left ankle. Pending evolution.” This unfortunate turn of events means that Vinicius will miss the pivotal La Liga match against RCD Mallorca, which is set for Wednesday night. Fans are left anxious about whether he will be able to recover in time to take the field for the crucial clash against Sevilla over the weekend.

In addition to Vinicius’s injury, Real Madrid also revealed that right-back Lucas Vazquez is dealing with injury complications of his own. The club indicated in their statement, “Following tests carried out today on our player Lucas Vazquez by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with an injury to the left pectineus pectoris muscle. Pending evolution.” As a result, Madrid faces a growing list of defenders on the sidelines, further complicating their tactical strategies. Currently, they are already without key players like Antonio Rudiger, David Alaba, and Ferland Mendy, all of whom are nursing injuries. Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao are also not in contention to return just yet, having faced extended periods of recovery.

The absence of Aurelien Tchouameni, who is suspended, compounds the difficulties facing outgoing manager Carlo Ancelotti. With so many players unavailable, Ancelotti must be resourceful to align a competitive squad against Mallorca on Wednesday. This situation means he is forced to rely heavily on his remaining players, which may involve integrating younger talents from the reserves who could be required to step into prominent roles at a crucial time.