Mon Nov 25 15:23:39 UTC 2024: ## Real Madrid Star Vinicius Junior Out with Hamstring Injury

**Madrid, Spain** – Real Madrid announced on Monday that star forward Vinicius Junior suffered a hamstring injury, sidelining him for an estimated month. The injury, confirmed after tests, will rule him out of crucial upcoming matches, including the Champions League clash against Liverpool and a match against Atalanta.

Vinicius played the full 90 minutes in Real Madrid’s 3-0 La Liga victory over Leganes on Sunday, assisting Kylian Mbappe on the opening goal. He acknowledged the injury on social media, expressing his intention to recover.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez used the opportunity to criticize UEFA and FIFA for their expanding match schedules, citing the increased risk of injury. He highlighted the significant increase in matches this season, linking the rise in cruciate ligament ruptures in La Liga to player fatigue. Perez stated that Real Madrid could play as many as 82 matches this season.

The injury to Vinicius adds to Real Madrid’s injury woes, with Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao already sidelined with serious knee injuries. Despite a strong start to the season, with four Champions League goals and eight La Liga goals, Vinicius’ absence will be a significant blow to a Real Madrid team already struggling in the Champions League, currently 18th in the expanded group table after two defeats. Liverpool, under new manager Arne Slot, currently leads both the Champions League and the Premier League.

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