Frank Christian
Real Madrid is grappling with an additional injury issue as they approach the international break, particularly regarding Vinicius Junior.
The team remains unbeaten in La Liga this season but veteran defender Dani Carvajal is expected to be sidelined for the remainder of the 2024/25 season.
Carvajal suffered a severe knee injury during stoppage time while helping Real Madrid secure a 2-0 victory over Villarreal, with subsequent examinations revealing a rupture of three knee ligaments.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti will need to adjust his plans without the 32-year-old defender; however, it is anticipated that Vinicius Jr’s injury won’t keep him out for long.
Update on Vinicius Junior’s Injury and Expected Return
Real Madrid’s official update on Vinicius Jr mentioned only a ‘cervical injury’ without further specifics.
Ancelotti acknowledged that Vinicius needed to exit the match late against Villarreal, and fans eagerly await more updates.
According to Spanish outlet Marca, the overall outlook for Vinicius is encouraging, with the club hopeful for a quick recovery.
He is likely to miss international matches with Brazil in the upcoming days, but optimism suggests he could return for Real Madrid’s game against Celta Vigo on October 19.
Matches Vinicius Junior May Miss
Although details regarding his injury are sparse and recovery appears swift, Vinicius might not miss any club matches, although he will be absent from Brazil’s vital FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Brazil will compete against Chile on October 10 and face Peru in Brasilia on October 15, making it seem certain that Vinicius Jr will miss both fixtures.
As of now, Brazil is placed fifth in the CONMEBOL standings for the 2026 World Cup, with only the top six securing direct qualification.
Vinicius Junior’s Injury History at Real Madrid
Vinicius Jr encountered a significant knee injury during his inaugural season at Madrid in 2018/19, which sidelined him for three months.
Since then, his most notable absence occurred last season, where he was out from mid-November to January due to a torn thigh muscle.
Overall, he has missed roughly 30 games for both club and country since the 2018/19 season began.
