Akin to an unrelenting storm, injuries have mercilessly swept through the ranks of Real Madrid.
While the list is long, the international break in particular has claimed some notable victims, with Eduardo Camavinga and Vinicius Jr. set to spend considerable time on the sidelines.
Now, the injury crisis has taken an even darker turn, with AS reporting that Rodrygo is the latest player to fall prey to injuries after he returned from the international break with a knee issue.
As per the report, Rodrygo ended up leaving the game against Argentina in discomfort, even though he played the entire ninety minutes in a match that was filled with unpleasant events.
The 22-year-old landed in Madrid early on Thursday morning, rested for a few hours, and then proceeded to Real Madrid’s training complex, Valdebebas.
He did not join his colleagues on the field, staying inside the gym because of a knock that produced swelling in his knee.
Rodrygo has already undergone some tests, but they will continue today to understand the severity of the injury. Club doctors are confident that the issue will be resolved with physiotherapy treatment.
As of now, with the young Br azilian’s involvement in the upcoming encounter against Cadiz looking highly unlikely, the Real Madrid front line only consists of Joselu.
However, the news of Jude Bellingham’s return bodes well, as he is the Merengues‘ leading goalscorer by quite some distance.
Time will tell how long Rodrygo returns to action, but the game against Cadiz will prove to be a significant challenge for coach Carlo Ancelotti in terms of team selection.