Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. is not having a good time, despite the club thriving at the moment. He has been off the pitch due to an injury, which is a source of frustration for the player as the season has only just begun.
After last season’s racism scandals, the Brazilian hoped to make this season his best one yet. But it seems fate has other plans, as the player is now further expected to stay on the sidelines, though for another reason.
Vinicius Jr’s illness delays his return
Yesterday, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti had provided some good news when he revealed that Vinicius Jr. is fit and will return to the squad. This was good news for fans as they have a big derby clash against Atletico Madrid.
But the club and fans were hit with the heavy news that Vini would not be back for the game. He has already left the squad due to an illness this morning.
According to Cadena SER, Vinicius has not been reinjured and has only been diagnosed with a slight gastrointestinal problem. Jude Bellingham had also suffered similar injuries a couple of days before, though he is back in the squad.
As it is only reported to be a slight illness, it is expected that he will recover soon, though he will still miss the match against Atletico. This is bad news for the fans who were hoping to see the beloved star return to the pitch. Atletico’s defensive style of play will have required someone like Vini to break them down.
Vinicius Jr. nears full recovery from hamstring injury
Vinicius Jr. had been out of action since the third La Liga game against Celta Vigo, which had seen him suffer a hamstring injury. While he was expected to be out for many weeks, he has fully recovered from the injury, as manager Ancelotti had revealed earlier.
Though many thought he will start the game against Atletico at the time, Madrid had no intention of rushing him onto the pitch. This was to avoid a recurrence of the injury, which would have seen the winger out of action for more weeks.
Now that he is set to miss the derby clash, it is expected he will be fit and ready for the next matches the club will face. The earliest he could make his return is on September 27, when Madrid host Las Palmas in the league.
Tonight, Real Madrid will have to make do without him as they travel to the Wanda Metropolitano to face their city rivals.
