Since the start of the season, Real Madrid has struggled to convince. Author of an inevitably exciting transfer window with the long-awaited arrival of Kylian Mbappé, the capital club is struggling to find the recipe that will allow them to be the best team in the world. Recently, Real had to deal with the injury of the Frenchman who finally played during his team’s rout against LOSC in the middle of the week (1-0). Preserved for the next gathering of the French team, the 25-year-old striker was expected at the turning point this Saturday against Villarreal. But now, as often since the start of the season, the former PSG player has not had the expected impact.
However, Real Madrid emerged victorious from this meeting against the yellow submarine thanks to achievements from Fede Valverde and Vinicius Junior (2-0). Problem, the result is now completely anecdotal. Indeed, the White House is holding its breath. During this tricky meeting, the Brazilian striker and Dani Carvajal gave up their places due to injury. In the 79th minute, the man who will be Ballon d’Or 2024 fell to the ground after contact with the shoulder. Coming out with an injury, the Brazilian should not be away from the field for too long. An observation that unfortunately cannot be applied to Dani Carvajal.
Possible end of season for Dani Carvajal
In a duel with Yérémy Pino at the very end of the match, the Merengues captain burst into tears from the pain. Seriously affected after having blocked his leg under that of the Villarreal striker, the right defender tried to get out on his own, but was unable to do so. Finally evacuated on a stretcher and surrounded by his very worried teammates, the La Roja executive really tarnished the atmosphere at the Bernabeu after the match. Without delay, the Spanish media gave worrying information about the injury of the Merengues number 2. As Relevo reports, the shock suffered by the 32-year-old knee could spell the end of his season. Tests will take place in the coming hours to determine the exact duration of the Real Madrid executive’s absence. One thing is certain, all the Spanish media agree on the same version: Dani Carvajal’s injury is very serious and could mean the end of his season.
Scorer, Federico Valverde did not hide his bitterness towards the serious injury of his Spanish sidekick at the end of the match: “Damage. In the end, the result is the least important. What matters is Carvajal’s health… We’ll see what he says in the locker room.» Same story for a concerted Carlo Ancelotti in a press conference: “It seems to be a pretty serious knee injury, the locker room is sad and worried. The locker room is sad and worried. It’s something that happens often in the calendar and it happened to a very important player for us. He is a fundamental player for us, in terms of experience, seriousness… I spoke to him and he is sad, but there is not much to do. We will see the medical evaluation and think about recovery.» Real Madrid would have done without this terrible news which concerns one of its most reliable elements for so many years…
