Vinicius, the terrible news

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By: Manu Tournoux

Real Madrid have confirmed the serious injury of Vinicius Jr, who could be out until next February.

The disasters keep coming for Real Madrid. The day after the announcement of Eduardo Camavinga’s serious injury, the Spanish club confirmed the other bad news from this international break, which concerns Vinicius Jr.

“Following the examinations carried out today on our player Vinicius Jr. by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he was diagnosed with a rupture of the left biceps femoris which affects the hamstring tendon. His recovery will be monitored,” indicate the Merengues in a press release.

This is a very hard blow for Vinicius Jr, who was injured with Brazil against Colombia (2-1), in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Real Madrid did not mention a period of unavailability , but the Spanish press is talking about two and a half months of absence, and a return to competition in February.

So here is a new tile for Real Madrid, who lost Camavinga for two months, who cannot currently count on Aurélien Tchouaméni, and who lost Thibaut Courtois and Eder Militao for many months. If we add the recurring problems of rookie Arda Güler, who has not yet played, or the shoulder injury of Jude Bellingham (forfeited with England), Carlo Ancelotti can prepare for difficult weeks…

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