Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal has sustained a calf injury joining the long list of sidelined players for Los Blancos (the whites).
Carvajal got injured in Real Madrid’s 2-0 victory over Granada on Saturday, December 2 at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Goals by Brahim Diaz in the 26th minute and Brazilian forward Rodrygo in the 57th minute gave Real Madrid the win.
Carvajal didn’t come on for the second half after going into the locker room.
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According to as.com, Carvajal could miss up to three weeks in the best case scenario or slightly more.
He looks set to miss games against Real Betis, Union Berlin, Villarreal, Alaves and Real Mallorca.
Several players at Real Madrid like Thibaut Courtois, Eder Militao, Vinicius Jr and Aurelien Tchouameni and Carvajal’s injury setback compounds the issue at the Spanish club.
Carvajal has been a key player for Real Madrid this season with his efforts in defence and attack vital to the team.
The 31 year old has scored two goals and dished out two assists in 13 Laliga games this season.
He has also made four appearances in the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League for his club.
The Carlo Ancelotti led side are currently in first position sitting atop the Laliga table with 38 points after 15 games.
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