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Real Madrid could receive €1 million compensation from FIFA following Eduardo Camavinga injury
Real Madrid were dealt with a massive blow this week as Eduardo Camavinga picked up a knock, becoming the first casualty of this international break.
The midfielder picked up a knee injury after clashing with former Barcelona star Ousmane Dembele during a training session. He could be out for eight weeks, which could pose a lot of trouble for Real Madrid.
Real Madrid to receive €1 million compensation
As is the norm, for every player who gets injured during the international break, FIFA is supposed to pay a particular fee to the player’s club.
With that in mind, FIFA is expected to pay around €20,548 for each day Camavinga is out on the sidelines, due to the injury he picked up during the international break.
Given the fact that the midfielder is out for up to eight weeks, Real Madrid could end up receiving a total compensation of in excess of €1 million, reports Jose Felix Diaz of MARCA.
Real Madrid, though, are unlikely to be helped by this compensation and would want to have their player back as soon as possible.
What’s next for Camavinga?
After picking up the injury, Camavinga has flown back to Madrid. He has already touched down in the Spanish capital.
The midfielder is expected to undergo more tests in Madrid and ascertain the extent of his injury. Based on the diagnosis, the youngster will kickstart his recovery process.
Having only recently signed a new deal with Real Madrid, Camavinga will be desperate to get back into the thick of things, as soon as possible.
The Frenchman will also be aware of the fact that he may run the risk of losing a regular place in the team if he remains out for too long. Nevertheless, the coming months could be difficult for the player.
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Mourinho reacts to Vinicius suspension: “Why announce it two hours before an important match?”
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has questioned the RFEF Disciplinary Committee’s decision to announce Vinicius Jr.’s four-match suspension just hours before their UEFA Champions League meeting with AS Roma on Wednesday.
The Brazilian has been hit with a four-match ban for his red card against Villarreal, meaning he will miss the matches against Sevilla, Barcelona, Racing Santander, and Valencia.
And, speaking to Movistar+ (h/t MARCA) before the match, the Real Madrid manager was asked whether the punishment could affect the Brazilian psychologically.
Mourinho instead turned his attention to the football authorities and the timing of their announcement.
“I think that is a question for the Committee. Why have they announced the suspension at this particular moment? If you are asking me this question, it is presumably because you think it could affect him,” the Portuguese coach replied.
“You should ask the Committee why they did not announce it this morning, or tomorrow morning. Why do they do it two hours before a match that is important for Real Madrid, which is a Spanish club?” he added, questioning the timing of the decision.
Mourinho explains his tactical approach against Roma
The Real Madrid manager also outlined his plan for facing a Roma side known for their aggressive pressing.
“My intention is to stop them from pressing us so high up the pitch, given the players we have available and as a precaution,” he said.
Continuing, the Portuguese manager added: “They press man-to-man higher up the pitch better than anyone else, and we will see whether we can take advantage of that. If not, they will have to drop their press five or ten metres.”
Why Rudiger over Huijsen
Mourinho also justified his decision to start Antonio Rudiger at centre-back alongside Ibrahima Konate rather than Dean Huijsen.
“They played very well together in the last match, Rudiger and Konate, showing great leadership and the ability to withstand a difficult situation when we had ten men for 30 minutes,” he said.
“I am not saying Dean is not capable of playing a match like this, but this is a wonderful atmosphere for Roma and a difficult one for us. I think a player with Antonio’s experience can be important,” Mourinho added.
Finally, Mourinho was asked about his emotions ahead of returning to face Roma, the club he managed between 2021 and 2024.
The Portuguese coach offered a brief response, saying that he had his feelings about the occasion “blocked”.
