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Real Madrid midfielder out for at least two weeks, three more stars to undergo tests
Last night’s trip to Anfield was disastrous for Real Madrid in more ways than one. Not only did the Merengues get humbled and lose 2-0 to Liverpool, they also saw key midfielder Eduardo Camavinga suffer an injury.
Now, reports are emerging suggesting that more players finished the game in England with discomfort, piling up on the injury problems that are already hampering Carlo Ancelotti’s squad this season.
Camavinga out for at least two weeks
According to Jose Luis Sanchez of El Chiringuito TV, Real Madrid star Eduardo Camavinga will be out for a period of at least two weeks due to the injury he sustained last night against Liverpool.
The 22-year-old French international came off just before the hour mark after he went down on the pitch clutching the back of his leg.
Further tests are awaited following which the exact extent of his injury will be confirmed, but for now it is believed that the ex-Rennes wonderkid will be out for at least two weeks, dealing a major blow to Real Madrid.
Bellingham, Mbappe, Brahim to undergo tests
Piling on the misery, journalist Arancha Rodriguez of COPE reports that three more Real Madrid stars – Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, and Brahim Diaz, ended the game vs Liverpool with discomfort.
As such, the three key stars are all scheduled to undergo tests tomorrow to determine if there are any injuries or not.
All three stars were part of the starting XI against Liverpool last night and played the entire 90 minutes at Anfield but failed to inspire Los Blancos to a victory.
Real Madrid are scheduled to play Getafe on Sunday this week and Ancelotti will be hoping that none of the three players are injured, given that he is already dealing with the absences of top names like Vinicius Jr., Rodrygo, Eder Militao, and Dani Carvajal to name a few.
Real Madrid have identified the midfield department as a key area of the squad that needs strengthening next year.
Having failed to sign Rodri this past summer, the Merengues understand that a major signing is necessary in the position.
Several names have already been linked as potential targets for the Spanish capital club, one of whom happens to be AFC Bournemouth rising star Alex Scott.
Indeed, Real Madrid have scouted the England international this season and are continuing to closely monitor his development in the Premier League.
However, competition for the 23-year-old midfielder’s services is already heating up.
AC Milan eye Alex Scott
Indeed, according to Tutto Mercato (h/t AS), Italian giants AC Milan have set their sights on Scott to replace Real Madrid legend Luka Modric next season.
Modric, at 41, is entering the final phase of his career and his contract with the Rossoneri stands to expire at the end of the ongoing campaign.
As such, the Serie A heavyweights will need to rope in a replacement and have seemingly identified Scott, who is also on Real Madrid’s radar, as an option.
Apart from AC Milan, even Chelsea and Liverpool have also shown interest in the 23-year-old England star, and might even be willing to make a move for him in January.
This complicates the situation for Real Madrid, who would ideally wait until the summer of 2027 to reinforce their midfield unit.
€50 million for Scott?
Furthermore, the report states that Scott is valued by Bournemouth at around €50 million, a fee that could be an issue for AC Milan.
That figure, however, should not pose a challenge for Real Madrid. Nonetheless, the increasing competition for the 23-year-old’s services could drive up the price further, making things complicated.
For now, though, Real Madrid’s interest in Scott has been limited to scouting and monitoring his progress and compiling reports on him.
Whether it translates into a formal approach and offer in the summer or in January itself remains to be seen.
