Real Madrid‘s star forward, Vinicius Junior, suffered an injury in Los Blancos’ latest match against Villarreal on Saturday. The Brazilian goalscorer had to be substituted in the 79th minute. Although Real Madrid has a deep squad and numerous attacking options, many are curious about what happened to the player and when he’ll return to action.
How did Vinicius Junior get injured?
Vinicius Junior suffered a neck injury during Real Madrid’s win over Villarreal on Saturday.
He scored in the 73rd minute but required medical attention just six minutes later. Due to his injury, he was forced to leave the game, which Real Madrid won 2-0. Turkish youngster Arda Güler replaced the Brazilian. Because of his latest setback, Vinicius won’t feature in Brazil’s World Cup qualifying matches against Chile and Peru.
According to Real Madrid’s official website, he underwent some medical tests, per which he is now diagnosed with a cervical injury. Considering the severity of his injury, he has been replaced by Fulham’s Andreas Pereira for Brazil’s upcoming international fixtures.
When will Vinicius Junior return to play with Real Madrid?
There is no official update on Vincius Junior’s return as of now.
Real Madrid didn’t share many details on his cervical injury, so it’s hard to determine when he will return to action. However, Marca‘s reports did suggest good news for fans of the Brazilian superstar. While he appeared in a lot of pain as he walked off the pitch, his medical reports are positive. As such, his return could come earlier than expected.
Vinicius Junior is no stranger to injuries that require long layoffs. He suffered a severe knee injury during his 2018-19 La Liga campaign debut for Real Madrid. This injury ruled him out for three months. Last year, he tore a thigh muscle, marking his absence from several games. With the latest injury and positive reports, he could return to Real Madrid’s frontline sooner rather than later.
