Real Madrid’s victory over Villarreal on Saturday ended in a very sour manner. Dani Carvajal had to be carried off after a collision with Yeremy Pino, with the defender’s cries of pain being easily heard inside the Santiago Bernabeu.
With Carvajal, Real Madrid was preparing for the worst. The player himself confirmed on Instagram that he had sustained an ACL injury. He also mentioned that surgery will happen shortly, according to Diario AS. “It’s verified that I have a significant cruciate ligament injury; I’ll need surgery and miss a few months of action. I am eager to begin my recuperation and return stronger than before. I sincerely appreciate your messages, and I feel so loved.”
Real Madrid has suffered a severe setback as a result of Carvajal’s injury, and they may now consider recruiting a new right-back to challenge Lucas Vazquez. They might attempt to sign a free agent right now, similar to what Barcelona did following Marc-Andre Ter Stegen’s devastating injury, or they might hold out until the winter transfer window opens.
