Midfielder Marcos Llorente looks set to be out for at least three weeks after suffering a strain of the adductor muscle in his left groin, Real Madrid have confirmed.
Llorente enjoyed a rise to prominence towards the end of 2018, starting their last three LaLiga games as well as Club World Cup wins over Kashima Antlers and Al Ain.
But the 23-year-old’s development has taken a hit, with an adductor strain troubling him during the mid-season break.
Madrid confirmed the injury is a “grade two” problem, meaning Llorente could miss between three and six weeks of football.
He looks likely to at least be out for games against Villarreal, Real Sociedad, Leganes, Real Betis and Sevilla, but a six-week layoff could also see him ruled out of contests with Espanyol, Deportivo Alaves and Atletico Madrid.
- Soccer News Like
- Be the first of your friends!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
SoccerNews
Soccernews.com is news blog for soccer with comprehensive coverage of all the major leagues in Europe, as well as MLS in the United States. In addition we offer breaking news for transfers and transfer rumors, ticket sales, betting tips and offers, match previews, and in-depth editorials.
You can follow us on Facebook: Facebook.com/soccernews.com or Twitter: @soccernewsfeed.