Real Madrid Dealt Huge Blow as Key Player is Ruled Out With Hamstring Injury
- English Premier League leaders Liverpool will host Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday
- One of Real Madrid's influential marksmen will miss the cagey encounter at Anfield due to a leg injury
- Real Madrid will look to leverage their depth to navigate this challenging period without one of their brightest stars
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Real Madrid have confirmed that Vinicius Junior will miss their crucial Champions League clash against Liverpool at Anfield due to injury.
The Brazilian winger sustained the injury after playing a full 90 minutes and providing an assist in Sunday’s 3-0 La Liga victory over Leganes.
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Vinicius has been in sensational form this season, scoring four goals in four Champions League games and contributing eight goals and five assists in 13 La Liga appearances.
His absence is a significant blow for Carlo Ancelotti’s side, who are looking to bounce back after a 3-1 defeat to AC Milan in their previous European outing.
Currently, Madrid sit 18th in the Champions League table, making the Anfield fixture even more crucial.
How long will Vinicius be sidelined?
According to Goal, Vinicius will be sidelined for a month, missing key fixtures against Getafe, Athletic, Girona, Atalanta, and Rayo Vallecano.
Ancelotti will need to adjust his attack, likely moving Kylian Mbappé to his preferred left-wing position.
The French forward, who ended a four-game goal drought with a strike against Leganes on Sunday evening, has struggled to adapt to a central role since joining Madrid.
Vinicius’ absence offers Liverpool a tactical advantage, but Real Madrid will look to leverage their depth to navigate this challenging period without one of their brightest stars.
Rodri offers Ballon d'Or advice to Vinicius
YEN.com.gh also reported that Rodri has offered valuable advice to Vinicius Junior after narrowly beating the Brazilian to the 2024 Ballon d'Or Award.
The City midfielder suggested that Vinicius needs to improve a specific aspect of his game to increase his chances of winning the prestigious accolade in the future.
However, Rodri’s comments didn’t sit well with Neymar, who responded by criticising the Spaniard.
Source: YEN.com.gh
