Real Madrid‘s Dani Carvajal has confirmed that he suffered a cruciate ligament injury during the team’s match against Villarreal on Saturday. The defender was taken off the field after a collision with Villarreal player Yermey Pino, raising concerns about a serious knee injury. Carvajal took to Instagram to confirm the severity of his injury, stating that he will require surgery for the “cruciate ligament injury” and will be sidelined for several months. He expressed gratitude for the support and love he has received from fans.
Unfortunately, this injury is likely to keep Carvajal out for the remainder of the 2024/25 season, which is a significant setback for Real Madrid as they aim to defend their La Liga and UEFA Champions League titles.
After Real Madrid’s 2-0 victory over Villarreal at Santiago Bernabeu, coach Carlo Ancelotti addressed Carvajal’s absence in the lineup and how it has affected the team. Ancelotti mentioned that Lucas provides confidence as a replacement right-back but acknowledged that losing someone like Dani Carvajal impacts both players and the entire team. He emphasized the need for a strong response from everyone in light of this unfortunate event.
Last year, Real Madrid demonstrated resilience in dealing with injuries, and Ancelotti expects his squad to show similar determination this season. The coach believes that injuries can serve as motivation for other players and hopes they will rise to meet any challenges posed by Carvajal’s absence.
The club now faces decisions regarding potential signings or internal solutions to fill Carvajal’s position on the field moving forward.