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Real Madrid midfield maestros send encouragement message to injured veteran
Real Madrid were dealt a fresh injury blow this weekend as Dani Carvajal picked up a serious knock in the 2-0 win over Villarreal on Saturday.
During extra time, Carvajal got into a nasty collision with Villarreal’s Yeremy Pino, which saw the veteran defender over-extend his knee.
Reports indicate Carvajal’s fresh blow could rule him out for the entire season, leaving Real Madrid in a state of bother.
Words of encouragement from teammates
Nevertheless, Carvajal has received immense support from his teammates in the wake of his fresh knee injury.
The likes of Federico Valverde and Arda Guler have come out in support of the Spaniard, wishing him luck in his recovery.
“The scream that I learned. All my encouragement and strength are with you and your family Dani,” Valverde wrote on Instagram.
Carvajal, for his part, has sent a powerful message following his injury, stating that he is looking forward to coming back ‘like a beast’.
Nevertheless, Valverde wasn’t the only one offering words of encouragement to the Real Madrid right-back. Youngster Arda Guler, too, wished the veteran defender luck in his recovery.
“Get well soon captain. I’m sure you’ll come back stronger as soon as possible,” Guler wrote on Instagram.
What’s next for Real Madrid?
Carvajal’s injury will force Carlo Ancelotti to deploy Lucas Vazquez as the main right-back. But the Italian will have to find an alternative sooner rather than later.
The upcoming January transfer window could provide Real Madrid with an ideal opportunity to reinforce their ranks in the right-back unit.
However, it is unlikely the club will go after a top target such as Trent-Alexander Arnold, as that option has been reserved for the summer.
In what will come as a pleasing development for fans, Fabrizio Romano reports that Real Madrid forward Rodrygo could make a comeback from his injury earlier than expected.
The 25-year-old Brazilian international has been out of action since March after suffering an ACL injury during a La Liga game against Getafe.
Due to the complete rupture of the ACL, coupled with associated meniscus damage, it was suggested that the attacker was staring at a lengthy time out on the sidelines and might not return until 2027.
In fact, the forward’s father, Eric Goes, recently stated in an interview that the Real Madrid ace could be back in February next year, just before the business end of the campaign.
Rodrygo could be back in December
However, as per the update from Romano, Rodrygo’s comeback could happen well before that expected date.
Indeed, if things continue to progress at the current rate, the 25-year-old attacker might return to action in December or by January 2027 at the latest.
This will come as a welcome boost for Jose Mourinho & co., considering that Rodrygo is a valuable player for the team.
Even though he had endured a tough spell prior to his form, the Brazilian’s versatility, work rate off the ball, and eye for a goal make him an asset.
Rodrygo eager to be back at his best
The update from Romano further states that Rodrygo feels very grateful to Real Madrid for all the help and support they have given him during this difficult phase of his career.
As such, the Brazilian international has made it a mission to return to action in the best shape possible and make an impact from the get-go.
The attacker has only recently begun working on the pitch with the ball indicating the significant progress he has made on the road to recovery.
And, if there are no setbacks, Real Madrid could recover one of their ace attackers before the end of the current year.
So far in his career, Rodrygo has made 297 appearances for Real Madrid, scoring 71 goals. He has a contract with the club until 2028.
