Real Madrid‘s injury crisis has deepened with Lucas Vazquez and Rodrygo joining the list of sidelined players. Both players suffered muscle injuries during their recent 4-0 victory over Osasuna.
Rodrygo sustained a strain to his left thigh’s rectus femoris muscle, while Vazquez is recovering from an adductor strain in his left leg. The club’s medical team estimates a recovery period of four weeks for Vazquez and five to six weeks for Rodrygo.
This latest setback adds to Real Madrid’s growing injury list, which already includes Eder Militao, Dani Carvajal, David Alaba, Aurelien Tchouameni, and Thibaut Courtois. With seven key players out, Carlo Ancelotti faces a significant challenge in managing his squad and maintaining their competitive edge.
As the club prepares for upcoming matches, Ancelotti will need to adapt his tactics and team selections to compensate for the absences. The January transfer window could provide an opportunity to strengthen the squad and address the ongoing injury crisis.
Ancelotti is expected to make adjustments to compensate for the absences as his fit players return to Valdebebas to prepare for upcoming matches.
With the January transfer window on the horizon, the Italian manager will be considering options for reinforcements, particularly given the need for a bolstered squad amid the injury crisis.