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Another injury for Real Madrid! Carlo Ancelotti now without eight players as Dani Carvajal ruled out for a month with calf problem

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The Spain international right full-back had to be replaced at half-time <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/real-madrid-player-ratings-vs-granada-rodrygo-jude-bellingham/blt3fccda143138bfcb" target="_blank">against Granda</a> as Carlo Ancelotti slotted in Lucas Vazquez in the right-back position.After carrying out tests, the club, on Monday, confirmed that the player has an injury to the soleus muscle in his left leg. <a href="https://www.espn.in/football/story/_/id/39040110/real-madrid-injuries-grow-carvajal-month-sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a> later reported that Carvajal is likely to be ruled out of action for at least a month.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The official club <a href="https://www.realmadrid.com/es-ES/noticias/futbol/primer-equipo/partes-medicos/parte-medico-de-carvajal-04-12-2023" target="_blank">statement</a> on the player's injury read, "After the tests carried out on our player Dani Carvajal by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with an injury to the soleus muscle in his left leg. Evolution pending."

WHAT REAL MADRID SAID

With the 31-year-old ruled out of action now, Los Blancos are currently missing as many as eight players due to injuries. They are currently without key players like Luka Modric, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/brazil-real-madrid-vinicius-jr-withdraws-world-cup-qualifiers-squad-lionel-messi-argentina/blt348af21d5ff75c58" target="_blank">Vinicius Jr.</a> and Eder Militao.Star midfielder <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/jude-bellingham-returns-real-madrid-squad-cadiz-england-squad-withdrawal/blt674b1824807ddd95" target="_blank">Jude Bellingham also picked up a shoulder injury</a> ahead of the November international break but he has recovered now and was in action at the weekend.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Despite injury setbacks, Ancelotti's side will hope to continue their momentum as they are currently tied on points with Girona at the top of the table. They will next take on Real Betis in La Liga on Saturday.

WHAT NEXT FOR REAL MADRID?

Another injury for Real Madrid! Carlo Ancelotti now without eight players as Dani Carvajal ruled out for a month with calf problem | Goal.com Nigeria

Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal has been ruled out of action after sustaining a muscle injury against Granada.