By Pedro Ayobami
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Real Madrid has been dealt a significant blow with the news that forward Vinicius Junior has suffered a hamstring injury, which will keep him out of the highly anticipated Champions League match against Liverpool. The Brazilian winger underwent tests on Monday, which confirmed the injury in his left leg.
According to Spanish media reports, Vinicius Junior is expected to miss almost a month of action, which would not only rule him out of the Liverpool clash but also the Champions League visit to Atalanta on December 10. Additionally, he will miss Wednesday’s match at Anfield, a significant blow to Real Madrid’s chances in the competition.
Vinicius Junior had been in superb form this season, outshining summer arrival Kylian Mbappe and establishing himself as one of the top players in the world. He finished second in the Ballon d’Or voting and has been instrumental in Real Madrid’s success, scoring four Champions League goals in four appearances and eight La Liga strikes in 13 games.
The injury to Vinicius Junior is a significant setback for Real Madrid, who have started their European campaign in shaky form. With two defeats in their opening four matches, including a 1-0 loss at Lille and a 3-1 defeat at home against AC Milan, Real Madrid is currently 18th in the expanded group table.
Liverpool, under new coach Arne Slot, lead both the Champions League table and the Premier League, making the upcoming match against Real Madrid a crucial one in the competition. The absence of Vinicius Junior will undoubtedly be felt, and Real Madrid will need to rely on other players to step up and fill the void.
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