Real Madrid confirmed on Monday that forward Vinícius Júnior has sustained an injury to his left hamstring that will see him miss the team’s Champions League league clash agains Liverpool on Wednesday.
Sources have told that Madrid hope the Brazil international will be out for three or four weeks.
Vinícius, played all 90 minutes of his team’s 3-0 league win at Leganés. There was no indication from Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti after the game that Vinícius was injured.
Vinícius took to social media after the news broke, calling the football calendar “crazy.”
Vinícius only returned to Madrid on Thursday after starting in Brazil’s draws with Venezuela and Uruguay during the international break.
Madrid go into the game at Anfield on Wednesday in need of a win after losing twice in four Champions League games this season.
Mbappé, who was assisted by Vinícius for Madrid’s first goal on Sunday, spoke of his growing partnership with the Brazilian winger
“I’ve got a great relationship with him and he’s a great player. The best players are here and we are ready to win a lot of games and trophies.”
Vinícius has scored 12 goals and set up eight more in 18 league appearances for Madrid this season.
