Real Madrid’s star forward, Vinicius Junior, is facing an extended period on the sidelines due to a right hamstring injury.
The Brazilian suffered the injury during a La Liga match against Celta Vigo last Saturday, limping off the field within the first 20 minutes of the game. The extent of the injury was confirmed by the club’s medical team after subsequent tests.
The official statement from Real Madrid only stated, “After the tests carried out on our player Vini Jr. by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with an injury to the right biceps femoris muscle. Evolution pending.”
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While the club has not provided a specific timeline for Vinicius Junior’s recovery, initial estimates suggest he could be out of action for five to six weeks.
This unfortunate timing would likely see him missing several crucial matches, including the city derby against Atletico Madrid and the opening Champions League group stage fixture.
Vinicius’ absence was already felt during the weekend’s La Liga clash against Celta Vigo, where Carlo Ancelotti’s side struggled to create scoring opportunities.
The team managed to secure a victory thanks to a late goal from Jude Bellingham, who has emerged as a significant contributor to the team’s attacking efforts this season.
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Real Madrid’s attacking options have been further limited due to the departure of Karim Benzema and the lack of depth in the forward positions.
The injury to Vinicius Junior adds to the challenge, with veteran loan player Joselu being the only true forward option on the bench.
As it stands, Jude Bellingham has been a standout performer for Real Madrid, contributing to an impressive 84% of the team’s goals in La Liga so far this season.
The coming weeks will be crucial for Vinicius Junior’s recovery and for Real Madrid’s ability to adapt to his absence as they navigate through a series of important fixtures.
