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Dani Carvajal injury risks disappointing end to Real Madrid career
TL;DR
Dani Carvajal may have played his last game for Real Madrid due to a toe injury that could sideline him for two weeks. With his contract expiring this summer, uncertainty looms over his future at the club.
Key points
- Dani Carvajal may have played his final game for Real Madrid
- He suffered a fissure in his toe during training
- The injury could keep him out for two weeks
- Carvajal's contract expires this summer
- Uncertainty looms over his future at the club
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Dani Carvajal injury risks disappointing end to Real Madrid career
Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal may have played his final game for the club, after suffering an injury that could keep him out until the final game of the season. The 34-year-old is out of contract this summer, and there is little certianty over his future.
The veteran right-back suffered a blow to his foot on training on Friday, and on Saturday morning, Real Madrid put out a statement confirming that he had an ‘fissure’ in one of his toes. Marca report that this will keep him out for a total of two weeks, risking his final appearances of the season.
Carvajal could play final game of the season
Given the midweek round of La Liga on the way means he will miss their clash with Espanyol this weekend, what could be the final Clasico of his career next weekend against Barcelona, Real Oviedo at home and potentially Sevilla away. His recovery time puts him right on the verge of returning at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan. Carvajal should be fit to face Athletic Club in the final game of the season at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Carvajal’s World Cup dream all but over
The injury all but ends Carvajal’s hopes of going to the World Cup with Spain this summer. Manager Luis de la Fuente had reportedly told him that if he could demonstrate he was physically up to the task in the final two months of the season, then he would be considered for selection. However he has struggled to displace from the right-back slot, and Carvajal’s latest injury means that he will only have started one game since mid-March, .
Q&A
What injury did Dani Carvajal suffer?
Dani Carvajal suffered a fissure in one of his toes during training.
How long will Dani Carvajal be out due to his injury?
Carvajal is expected to be out for a total of two weeks.
What does Dani Carvajal's injury mean for his future at Real Madrid?
His injury risks missing crucial final appearances of the season and adds uncertainty to his future as he is out of contract this summer.
