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Real Madrid’s Defensive Woes Continue as Carvajal Suffers Calf Injury


December 5, 2023 1:00 pm

Real Madrid has been hit with another setback in their roster as right-back Dani Carvajal faces an injury that could sideline him until the turn of the year.

Tests conducted on Monday revealed that Carvajal sustained a left calf muscle injury during Madrid’s recent clash against Granada in the Spanish league, where he was substituted at halftime. Follow your favourite La Liga team with attractive La Liga betting odds from Nextbet. 

With this injury, Carvajal is anticipated to be out for roughly a month, potentially missing at least five crucial matches, including four fixtures in the Spanish league and the impending Champions League encounter against Union Berlin. Despite already securing the top spot in their group, this injury comes at a challenging time for Madrid as they contend for the top spot in La Liga alongside Girona.

The timing of Carvajal’s potential return aligns with the semifinal of the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia, scheduled for January 10, against Atletico Madrid.

In Carvajal’s absence, the responsibility at right-back is expected to fall on Lucas Vázquez, who will be stepping in to fill the defensive void.

However, Carvajal’s injury adds to the mounting woes for Madrid’s coach Carlo Ancelotti, who is grappling with a series of injuries within the squad. Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and central defender Éder Militão are dealing with significant knee problems, while the likes of Luka Modric, Vinícius Júnior, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Eduardo Camavinga, and Arda Guler are also sidelined.

This injury presents a challenging period for Real Madrid, testing their depth and resilience as they navigate crucial fixtures across domestic and European competitions. The absence of key players poses a significant challenge for Ancelotti and his team as they seek to maintain their position at the summit of both La Liga and their respective European campaigns. Get the latest updates from the La Liga only on Nextbet Sports