Real Madrid Faces Midfield Blow as Eduardo Camavinga Sidelined with Ankle Injury

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• Eduardo Camavinga, Real Madrid’s French midfielder, has been sidelined due to a sprain in his right ankle and is expected to miss the start of the season.
• The club released a statement confirming his diagnosis but did not specify the duration of recovery.
• Real Madrid failed to win any major trophies in the previous 2024-25 season and exited the FIFA Club World Cup following a loss to PSG.
• Manager Xabi Alonso faces further challenges with Jude Bellingham also ruled out for an extended period after shoulder surgery.
• Despite injury concerns, Alonso stated confidence in his midfield options, including recently signed Arda Guler, who may step up during this crisis.
• The team has yet to play pre-season matches and will face WSG Tirol on August 12 before their first La Liga match against Osasuna on August 19.
• Real Madrid has strengthened its squad with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Hujisen, and Alvaro Carreras but is reportedly unlikely to make more signings unless players are sold first.

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