Real Madrid’s injury crisis worsens as Eduardo Camavinga joins Vinicius Jr & Rodrygo on the sidelines after Champions League loss to Liverpool

The French midfielder was forced off the pitch in the 56th minute and was replaced by Dani Ceballos, as Carlo Ancelotti’s side struggled to cope against the Premier League opponents. Following tests on Thursday, it was confirmed that the 22-year-old had suffered a muscular injury to the biceps femoris of his left leg.

An official club statement read: "Following tests carried out today on our player Eduardo Camavinga by the club’s Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a muscle injury in the femoral biceps of his left leg. Pending evolution."

Camavinga’s injury rules him out for almost two to three weeks of action and means he will miss three crucial La Liga matches against Getafe, Athletic Club, and Girona, as well as a pivotal Champions League clash with Atalanta on December 10. However, the former Rennes star is optimistic about a potential return in time for Real Madrid’s league encounter with Rayo Vallecano on December 14.

This is not Camavinga’s first injury blow of the season. Earlier in the campaign, he missed 12 matches for club and country due to a left knee injury sustained in training ahead of Madrid’s UEFA Super Cup triumph over Atalanta in August.

Real Madrid’s current injury list is alarmingly long, with key players sidelined at a crucial juncture of the season. Defenders Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal are recovering from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, while David Alaba is still working towards full fitness after his own ACL setback. Camavinga's midfield partner Aurelien Tchouameni is also unavailable after sustaining an ankle injury, leaving Ancelotti with limited options in central areas. Additionally, Brazilian stars Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo are nursing hamstring injuries. Carlo Ancelotti’s men face a gruelling period with seven matches over the next three weeks before the winter break starting with a La Liga fixture against Getafe on Sunday.