Vinicius could miss the rest of 2024 with muscle injury

Real Madrid faced the week with a different attitude after the win at Leganes and the challenge of visiting Anfield in the Champions League, but they will have to do so without one of their star players. Vinicius Junior will not be in the match and will spend over three weeks on the sidelines due to an injury confirmed on Monday.

The Brazilian striker is suffering from an injury to the biceps femoris in his left leg. El 'Partidazo de COPE' reports that he will be out for at least three weeks, plus the time it takes for him to recover. The player who had taken on more importance in the offensive scheme in front of a Mbappe still somewhat stuck.

Real Madrid, within those three weeks, have games against Liverpool (F), Getafe (C), Athletic (C), Girona (C), Atalanta (C) and Rayo Vallecano (F), the latter on 14th December. Next up is the Intercontinental Cup 2024 itself, scheduled for 18th December, and the match against Sevilla on 22nd December.

An important loss for Ancelotti, who had found in him a key figure to overcome the attacking logjam of recent weeks. Since his hat-trick against Borussia Dortmund, the Brazilian has scored seven goals in the last five games for 'Los Blancos'. The Brazilian provided another assist for Mbappe in Leganes, leaving him without another team-mate. A day earlier, it was Rodrygo.

 

November 25, 2024