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Four Real Madrid players at risk of suspension against Getafe
Real Madrid are set to resume their La Liga campaign this weekend as they take on Leganes.
The club have already announced their final squad for the clash, which includes 17-year-old talent Diego Aguado – a sign of Real Madrid’s alarming weakness in depth.
This depth could be challenged once again in Real Madrid’s next league game against Getafe, with four players currently at risk of missing that game due to suspension.
Four players risk suspension vs Getafe
The players in question are Vinicius Junior, Eduardo Camavinga, Luka Modric and Lucas Vazquez.
All four players have picked up four yellow cards in La Liga this season and are only one booking away from missing the next game.
While Lucas is out injured, Vinicius, Camavinga and Modric are expected to play a key role against Leganes this weekend.
In fact, there is a possibility all three players have to play throughout ninety minutes. Hence, there is a substantial chance of at least one of them picking up a booking.
The absence of any among these three players could be catastrophic for Real Madrid, especially given the ongoing injury woes.
All eyes on Vinicius
Vinicius Junior, in particular, is walking a tightrope as the forward is not only running the risk of missing the Getafe game but also the next Champions League tie.
That is because the Brazilian international is just one booking away from meeting the threshold, meaning a booking against Liverpool next week could see him being ruled out of action against Atalanta.
Real Madrid simply cannot afford to have Vinicius out for either of these matches. The forward, therefore, must control his emotion as his team gears up for a tough period ahead.
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Arsenal in contact with Real Madrid forward’s camp over potential transfer – report
Doubts about Rodrygo Goes’ long-term future at Real Madrid having been growing for some time.
The Brazilian’s situation had become uncomfortable over the past couple of seasons as he experienced a sudden decline in form. And, just when it seemed like he was about to turn things around, an ACL injury ruled him out in March earlier this year.
With Rodrygo now facing an extended spell on the sidelines, his recovery will be crucial. He is expected to return in December or January, and the club will monitor how he responds physically before determining what role he will play under Jose Mourinho.
Arsenal keeping tabs on Rodrygo
Now, according to TEAMtalk (h/t Bernabeu Digital), Arsenal are in contact with Rodrygo’s representatives over a potential future move.
The report states that the Gunners had already attempted to sign the Brazilian before his injury, and their interest has now resurfaced ahead of a possible move in the summer of 2027.
The Premier League champions had also explored the possibility of signing Vinicius Jr. from Real Madrid this past summer, before he signed a new long-term contract at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Now, their attention seems to have switched Vinicius’ fellow Brazilian forward who is closing in on his return from the ACL rupture.
Real Madrid want to keep Rodrygo until the summer
As already reported, Rodrygo will not leave Real Madrid in January. The intention is for the winger to regain full fitness and become available to Mourinho for the second half of the season.
Real Madrid are not considering selling the former Santos wonderkid during the January transfer window.
Instead, the club intend to reassess his situation next summer, once he has had the opportunity to recover and demonstrate his form on the pitch.
The plan is to have the Brazilian fit and available for the second half of the campaign before making a final decision at the end of the season.
Rodrygo’s performances after returning from injury, together with Mourinho’s assessment of his role in the squad, will help determine what happens next.
Depending on those factors, Real Madrid could consider allowing him to leave or decide that he still has an important future at the Santiago Bernabeu.
For now, Arsenal’s interest remains a possibility to watch, but Real Madrid are focused on Rodrygo’s recovery rather than negotiating a January departure.
