Real Madrid striker Vinicius Jr. will miss at least three weeks according to early reports after suffering a hamstring injury ahead of the key UEFA Champions League match against Liverpool, which takes place this Wednesday (you can watch all the Champions League action on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo Network). Real Madrid confirmed the injury in a statement.
“After the tests carried out today by the Real Madrid Medical Services on our player Vini Jr., he has been diagnosed with an injury to the femoral biceps of his left leg. His evolution will be monitored.”
If the information is confirmed, the forward will miss at least four LaLiga games but also the two remaining Champions League games before the end of the year, two crucial away games against Liverpool and Atalanta that could determine the future of the Spanish giants in the tournament.
Vinicius Jr. seemed to have a clear idea of the reasons that led to the injury, as he wrote on the social network The Brazilian has criticized the number of games played this season so far, as Real Madrid participates in all possible competitions, including the 2024 FIFA International Cup, where Vinicius is expected to return on December 18.
During the 2024-25 season, so far, Vini played 18 games and scored 12 goals in all competitions, but he was also part of the media noise when Rodri, from Manchester City, won the 2024 men’s Ballon d’Or, something he decided not to attend. after it was learned that he would not be the winner.
