Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior is out for as much as six weeks with a hamstring damage, Spanish media stories mentioned Monday. Los Blancos confirmed the Brazilian’s damage in a press release however didn’t specify his anticipated absence time. Vinicius limped off injured in opposition to Celta Vigo on Friday early in Madrid’s 1-0 win at Balaidos, which saved the crew high of La Liga with a 100% document after three video games. The 23-year-old might not be match by the point the Champions League begins on September 19, and is about to overlook necessary La Liga matches in opposition to Real Sociedad and metropolis rivals Atletico Madrid earlier than then.

“(Vinicius) wanted to continue, so I don’t think it was that serious, he tried, then it hurt a bit,” mentioned Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti on Friday, with the damage turning out to be extra severe than first thought.

Spanish stories mentioned the ahead would miss between a month and 6 weeks, doubtlessly lacking 5 matches, 4 within the Spanish high flight and one in Europe.

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