Carvajal joins Alexander-Arnold on injury list
Real Madrid confirmed on Sunday that captain Carvajal sustained a muscle injury in his right leg during the defeat to Atletico Madrid. The 32-year-old is expected to be sidelined for approximately four weeks, joining Trent Alexander-Arnold on the injury list. Alexander-Arnold, who is recovering from a hamstring problem, is not expected to return until late November, leaving Madrid short at right-back.
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Getty Images SportReal Madrid have serious right-back issues
Madrid’s right-back crisis has reopened an issue that appeared solved after signing Alexander-Arnold and welcoming back Carvajal from injury earlier this month. Options to cover include Valverde, despite his reluctance to reprise the role, and 22-year-old Raul Asencio. The latest setback adds to growing concerns after a heavy derby defeat that could see Barcelona move above Madrid in the league standings.
Alonso to tackle Barcelona without natural right-back
The timing of Carvajal’s injury is particularly damaging, coming just weeks before the first El Clasico of the season on October 26. Both full-backs are unlikely to be fit in time, leaving Alonso without a natural option for one of the most important games of the campaign. The situation mirrors January’s Champions League clash against Salzburg, when Madrid were forced to deploy Federico Valverde as an emergency right-back.
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