Real Madrid’s 2023–24 season has thus far been a mixed bag. While they are having success on the field (three victories in three), they have been hampered by numerous player injuries very early in the campaign.
Eder Militáo and Thibaut Courtois are likely to miss the entire season as a result of their injuries, while Keen Superstar Vinicius Jr. became the most recent casualty for the Merengues.
Vinicius’ injury might be more severe than initially anticipated.
Due to a thigh injury, the 23-year-old attacker had to be taken off the field within 20 minutes of the game against Celta Vigo last Friday.
Speaking after the game, Carlo Ancelotti said that the Brazilian may return soon and that the problem wasn’t very significant.
More updates on his status are anticipated today, although according to reports, the injury may be more serious than initially thought.
Vinicius will have MRI scans done today at the Valdebebas, which will help determine the full degree of his injury, but he might be sidelined for a few weeks.
Ancelotti is considering changing his formation.
Vinicius’ injury might prevent him from working for a few weeks. (Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images, photo)
As a result, AS is saying that Ancelotti may switch to Real Madrid’s formation this season if Vinicius’ absence is confirmed to be for a longer period of time.
The Real Madrid manager switched from the 4-3-3 formation he has frequently used since his return in 2021 to a 4-4-2 diamond formation to make the most of his midfield strengths.
According to the article, however, the injury to Vinicius may force Ancelotti to switch back to a 4-3-3 in the upcoming matches, with Joselu operating as the No. 9 in the lineup.
In place of Vinicius on the left, Rodrуgo Goes would flank the Spanish striker, while Federico Válverde would take up the right wing.
Jude Bellingham would also be required to occupy a slightly deeper midfield position than he has in the past and would be given additional defensive duties.
If Ancelotti does choose to follow this path, it will likely begin with the weekend match at the Bernabeu against Getafe.
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