Real Madrid Injury Update: Eduardo Camavinga, Jude Bellingham, and Brahim Diaz latest details, recovery timeline

With every passing day, things are getting worse for defending La Liga and UEFA Champions League winners Real Madrid CF. The Spanish side is already four points behind toppers FC Barcelona in the league, and now they lost their Champions League group phase game against Liverpool, via two goals, pushing them below in the points table to the 24th spot. The loss not only made Real Madrid tremble but also gifted them traumas for the upcoming weeks. Their first-team players Eduardo Camavinga, Jude Bellingham, and Brahim Diaz have picked injuries, adding to the already long list of unavailable players.

Camavinga has faced a more serious blow compared to Bellingham and Diaz, but more importantly, these blows will cause more tensions on the Carlo Ancelotti coached side. Let’s get a detailed insight into the extent of these injuries, their impact, and much more.

Eduardo Camavinga Injury Update

The 22-year-old midfielder has picked up a concerning injury during the 55th minute of the Liverpool vs Real Madrid UEFA Champions League game. During that moment Eduardo Camavinga tried to gain possession in his team’s half, but unfortunately paused and took to the ground. 

The reaction mediated that he had suffered a blow, and the medical team on arrival was accessing his left leg hamstring area. So, it is being speculated that he has suffered a hamstring injury this time. Later reports confirmed that he suffered a muscle injury in the femoral biceps of his left leg. which may not be a very big blow, but it might surely keep him out for some time.

Jude Bellingham and Brahim Diaz Injury Update

Jude Bellingham and Brahim Diaz have also suffered minor blows, as reported by Spanish journalist Ramon Alvarez. These claims have been made after the two played full minutes for Real Madrid against Liverpool. These blows can also be because of fatigue, as they also played international football.

Impact of Eduardo Camavinga, Jude Bellingham, and Brahim Diaz Injury on Real Madrid Squad and Strategy

Eduardo Camavinga was out from the season start till the whole of September for his knee injury. The team has played a lot without him, but their struggle in the midfield was evident. Especially with other stars also not present. He was slowly picking pace. And played the last few games full. 

Now, again a blow will mean fewer men to fill in the midfield, making the loss of possession more real.  His absence will mean Ancelotti would be required to play without many defensive midfield players, and more midfielders, which again would cut the opportunity to have CAMs for defensive purpose.

Jude Bellingham and Brahim Diaz if absent will be a big blow too. They perform the role of CAM well, and not having the star playmakers will have a similar impact as well, forcing Carlo to try more direct football, probably the park-the-bus approach, as the creative field seems missing. They might also need to centralize their play around wingers and strikers, as the skillful No. 10 role players would be absent.

However, these injuries might not give so tough times, as Real Madrid are not facing any big teams in the upcoming months (December, January). 

Possible Replacements and Tactical Adjustments

Missing all the three midfielders Eduardo Camavinga, Jude Bellingham and Brahim Diaz would be the biggest headache for Carlo Ancelotti. The team already has defensive midfielder Aurelin Tchouameni out. This means they have no proper CDMs now.  Bellingham and Diaz are the only two natural attacking midfielders in the squad, if they are out too, the midfield needs to be concentrated in the central field only.

Ancelotti might have to give start to the 39-year-old Luka Modric, along with Ceballos. This would start great, but knowing Modric and his stamina, Ancelotti would require constant changes in the tactics. They might have to implement 5 men in the defense or two in attack, causing strange 5-2-3 or 4-2-4 formations.  

Eduardo Camavinga Return date

The exact return date for Eduardo Camavinga to be completely match-fit and represent Real Madrid is not known yet. However, as things stand, multiple reports claim that he is out for about 2-3 weeks, and we can expect him to be fit by December 14 for the Rayo Vallecano game.

Jude Bellingham Return date

Jude Bellingham’s injury is expected to not be a serious one, though reports are not out yet. But, a very quick recovery can be speculated.

Brahim Diaz Return date

Like Jude Bellingham, Brahim Diaz is also expected to return quickly, as his injury doesn’t look much concerning yet. However, these are just speculated, as no reports are out yet.

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