The Whites confirmed the Brazilian’s injury with an official medical report, just a day after the match against Leganés.
Real Madrid are trying to climb the LaLiga standings after being largely beaten by FC Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabéu (0-4) and losing to AC Milan in the Champions League (1-3). Negative feelings have firmly taken hold within the Whites, but two consecutive wins against Osasuna and Leganés could turn the tide. Everything, that is, except bad luck with injuries this season. It seems impossible to have a full staff, while the treatment room is overflowing. They thought there was no room for anyone else, but now they will have to make room for Vinícius.
The objective here is not to look for culprits, because each injury has a different reason, but the fact remains that Carlo Ancelotti does not seem to favor the rest of his players during matches. Despite the obvious need, he is reluctant to leave his most tired stars on the bench or use his replacements. That could leave him without the Brazilian striker for several weeks, including the crucial Champions League clash against Liverpool. This is what Real Madrid communicated in its official medical report: “After the tests carried out today on our player Vini Jr. by the Real Madrid medical services, he was diagnosed with a hamstring injury left. Evolution pending.”
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Vinícius’ injury represents a big blow for Madrid. The club has not released an official recovery timetable, but for this type of injury it is estimated that the player could take around three weeks to recover.
What is certain is that the Brazilian will miss Wednesday’s match at Anfield against Liverpool, with Madrid having a lot to play for in the Champions League, practically needing a win or at least a draw to secure their place among the top eight.
Madrid faces a tough schedule ahead, with 5 of the next 6 matches away. Vinícius could miss not only the match against Liverpool but also those against Getafe at the Bernabéu, Athletic at San Mamés, Girona at Montilivi, Atalanta at Bergamo, and Rayo Vallecano at Vallecas.
The White team’s goal is to have the Brazilian available for the Intercontinental Cup final on December 18, which will take place in Qatar.
Vinícius’ importance to Real Madrid is obvious. The winger is the best player on the team and the one responsible for unlocking the game in the most delicate moments. This season, he has accumulated 12 goals and 6 assists in 18 matches played.
