Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr misses Brazil training amid thigh concern: Report
(Courtesy : LaLiga)
The forward’s thigh problem kept him from training with his national team.
Due to thigh soreness, Vinicius Jr recently had to miss training at the Brazilian national team’s training camp.
One of Real Madrid‘s most crucial players for the upcoming weeks is Vinicius Jr, who will hopefully participate in two UEFA Champions League quarterfinal matches against Bayern Munich in early April. But is the star forward suddenly carrying an injury?
Did Vinicius Jr sustain a new injury?
According to the Brazilian publication Globo Esporte, Vini Jr. only managed to finish a few activities at the gym before being treated. The 25-year-old was unable to train on Saturday.
Vinicius reportedly felt soreness in his thigh after the friendly against France (1-2 defeat), but an assessment on Friday showed no injuries. The absence from training is claimed to be just a precaution. Whether Carlo Ancelotti will start the Real Madrid star against Croatia on Tuesday is still up in the air.
Despite this, Real Madrid will keep a close eye on the situation, as a prolonged absence would be devastating for coach Alvaro Arbeloa’s squad. With 17 goals and 13 assists in 43 games across all competitions this season, the Brazilian is Madrid’s second-highest goal scorer, only behind Kylian Mbappe.
With the prospect that the winger would be available for Tuesday’s friendly against Croatia, Brazil’s coaching staff is handling the problem as a straightforward workload issue.
Real Madrid are closely monitoring developments despite the assurance. The team is eager to make sure one of their key players is fully healthy ahead of important LaLiga games and the Champions League quarterfinals as the season approaches its pivotal phase.
Vinicius Jr has not suffered any injury
Miguel Angel Diaz, a journalist with COPE, has given a positive update on the matter, saying that “Vinicius is fine” and that “if he doesn’t play against Croatia, it’s out of caution.” When Madrid travel to Mallorca the following weekend, Vinicius should be healthy. Los Blancos manager Alvaro Arbeloa, who is already coping with a thin squad due to numerous international injuries, would be greatly encouraged by this news.
Has Vinicius Jr sustained an injury?
No, the forward is thought to have suffered fatigue.
Will he be available for the Croatia match?
It has not been confirmed yet.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.