Vinicius Jr. set to miss nearly two months with leg muscle injury

Vinicius Jr. has been ruled out for around 6-8 weeks with leg muscle injury, sustained during Brazil’s 2-1 loss against Colombia on Thursday.

🚨⚪️ Real Madrid expect Vinicius Jr to be out for at least 2 months, could be 2 months and half based on the recovery process.

One more big blow for Madrid after the injury of Camavinga, expected to be back in January. pic.twitter.com/av24f1tpmD

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Real Madrid doctors have examined the forward’s condition and have estimated that he has a torn muscle in his leg, which is bound to keep him out of play for a significant period of time.

The Spanish club did not reveal the timetable for the injury, but it is believed to be around two months.

“Vinícius has been diagnosed with a tear in his left femoral bicep which is affecting the tendon in his hamstring. His recovery will be monitored,” the club announced.

The loss of Vinicius is a worrying signs for the 14-time Champions League winners as the Brazilian is one of their key players, having scored six times this season, three of which have come in the last two games.