No team has been more news-worthy, when it comes to injuries, this season than Real Madrid. They have been in full blown injury crisis mode for most of the campaign thus far. So with that in mind, let’s get you caught up with where we stand right now now on Rodrygo, Thibaut Courtois, Lucas Vazquez, Aurelien Tchouameni, David Alaba and Eder Militao.
Here at the November international break, Madrid sit second in the La Liga table, six points behind their arch-rivals, FC Barcelona.
Although they have played one fewer game than the Blaugranes. Up next is a trip to Leganes on Sunday November 24th.
Rodrygo
An unspecified muscular injury will likely keep him out until mid-December or thereabouts.
Lucas Vazquez
He’s got an adductor injury, and it will keep him out until mid-December.
Thibaut Courtois
The Belgian shot-stopper is still battling an adductor muscle injury, and it will likely keep him out for a couple/few weeks yet.
Aurelien Tchouameni
He’s got a sprained ankle, and that means the defensive midfielder is out for another month, or thereabouts.
Eder Militao
Totally ruled out for the rest of the season, with an ACL injury.
David Alaba
He has been out since last December with an ACL injury. He won’t be returning any time in 2024, but could be back on the pitch in early 2025. And with that, you’re all up to speed.
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