Real Madrid recorded a third consecutive league victory yesterday (Sunday) (0: 2 over Valencia) and continued the pursuit of Atletico Madrid, but they also paid a heavy price along the way: Danny Carvajal, who was injured and replaced in the 28th minute, was diagnosed with a thigh muscle tear, and he Will be absent from the pitches for an extended period.
The official statement from Real Madrid did not specify an estimated time of absence, but according to a report in Marca, the senior right-back in Zinedine Zidane’s squad could be sidelined for two months. His place on the right side of the defense is expected to be taken in the near future by Lucas Vasquez, and Nacho could also serve as an alternative for the French coach.
In any case, Carvajal is expected to miss the first game against Atlanta in the quarterfinals of the Champions League (24.2) as well as the derby against Atletico Madrid (7.3). The rematch against the Italian team will take place on March 16, so even this encounter is very likely that the defender will miss. The Clasico, in case you were wondering, is set to take place on April 11th.
After the game against Valencia Zidane referred to the recent injury of a senior player in his squad and sounded almost desperate: “I do not understand the injuries with us and I can not explain it, we suffer from it too much. I am worried, when we lose a player it bothers me. It hurts me “Carvajal because he played well and is a very important player for us.”
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– Real Madrid CF (@realmadrid) February 15, 2021