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Real Madrid’s Midfield Crisis Deepens as Camavinga Sidelined With Ankle Sprain

La Liga’s refusal to delay fixtures leaves Xabi Alonso scrambling for midfield cover after the club confirmed Camavinga’s ankle sprain

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Eduardo Camavinga in action for Real Madrid | Image: AP
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Overview

  • Real Madrid Medical Services diagnosed Eduardo Camavinga with a right ankle sprain on August 10 and he faces an estimated 10-day recovery period.
  • Camavinga will miss the August 12 friendly against WSG Tirol and is expected to sit out the La Liga opener versus Osasuna on August 19.
  • The French midfielder’s latest injury compounds a season of fitness issues that limited him to 35 appearances and ruled him out of Real’s final six matches last campaign.
  • Jude Bellingham remains sidelined for two to three months following shoulder surgery, leaving the club without its two primary midfield playmakers.
  • A compressed preseason schedule and La Liga’s denial of a fixture postponement have left Xabi Alonso with thin central-midfield options ahead of competitive play