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Real Madrid's injury crisis goes on! Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jr's major problems confirmed in club updates

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<p>Both right-back Carvajal and winger Vinicius came off in <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/real-madrid-player-ratings-vs-villarreal-vinicius-jr-kylian-mbappe/blted03b4ebaf7131da" target="_blank">Madrid's 2-0 win</a> over Villarreal on Saturday, with the former later confirming he had <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/dani-carvajal-posts-update-ambulance-horror-injury-real-madrid-villarreal/blt8bba82c79eab7188#cs52320d49352a3930" target="_blank">suffered a serious knee injury</a>. Now, Los Blancos have confirmed just how bad the Spaniard's setback is and the 'cervical' issue that has befallen the Brazil international, too.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>A <a href="https://www.realmadrid.com/es-ES/noticias/futbol/primer-equipo/partes-medicos/parte-medico-de-carvajal-06-10-2024" target="_blank">Madrid statement</a> on Carvajal reads: "Following tests carried out on our player Dani Carvajal by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament, a rupture of the external collateral ligament and a rupture of the popliteus tendon in his right leg. He will undergo surgery in the coming days."</p><p>On Vinicius, the <a href="https://www.realmadrid.com/en-US/news/football/first-team/medical-reports/xxx-06-10-2024" target="_blank">club added</a>: "Following tests carried out on Vinicius Junior, the player has been diagnosed with a cervical injury. His progress will be monitored."</p><p>Manager Carlo Ancelotti also said after the match: “Vinicius Jr is in pain and will undergo tests in the next hours. His neck is blocked, he has suffered a problem and that’s something we need to check with the medical staff”.</p>

WHAT REAL MADRID SAID

<p>Carvajal has become a mainstay in Madrid's defence for many years now but this setback could rule him out for the rest of the season. The Spanish champions will hope star attacker Vinicius will be back fit as soon as possible as they try to defend their La Liga and Champions League crowns.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Following the upcoming international break, second-placed Madrid return to La Liga action on October 19 away to ninth-positioned Celta Vigo. It remains to be seen if Vinicius will be back fit for that match but Carvajal won't return for many months. </p>

WHAT NEXT?

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Real Madrid have provided an injury update on Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior following their setbacks against Villarreal.

Real Madrid&apos;s injury crisis goes on! Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jr&apos;s major problems confirmed in club updates