Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga will miss the start of the season due to a knee ligament sprain sustained during training on August 14th, 2024. The injury occurred when Camavinga collided with teammate Aurelien Tchouameni.
According to Spanish reports, the French international could be sidelined for up to seven weeks, potentially missing key Champions League matches in September and October.
The club confirmed the severity of the injury in a statement: "After tests conducted today our player Eduardo Camavinga has been diagnosed with a ligament sprain in his left knee."
This diagnosis is a major blow to Real Madrid, especially considering the recent retirement of veteran midfielder Toni Kroos.
The absence of Camavinga leaves the reigning Spanish and European champions thin in midfield as they prepare for the new season.
Camavinga's injury not only impacts Real Madrid's domestic campaign but also their European ambitions. The team faces Europa League winners Atalanta on Wednesday in the European Super Cup before their La Liga campaign kicks off on Sunday at Real Mallorca.
The timing of this injury is particularly unfortunate as it coincides with Kylian Mbappe's highly anticipated debut for Madrid against Atalanta in Warsaw.
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