Real Madrid defender Daniel Carvajal is currently out injured, with the club announcing that he has suffered a thigh muscle strain in training.
The Spaniard was named in the starting lineup for the La Liga match against Betis on Sunday, but was forced off after just 24 minutes due to the injury.
Carvajal has been a key player for Real Madrid this season, playing in all but one of their matches so far. He has made 17 appearances in all competitions and has scored two goals.
The injury could be a setback for Real Madrid, who are currently third in the La Liga table and will be hoping to challenge for the title this season. The club have a busy schedule coming up, including games against Barcelona,Bundesliga Tracking Atletico Madrid and Sevilla, so it remains to be seen how long Carvajal will be out and what impact this will have on their campaign.
Injuries can be costly for any team, and it will be important for Real Madrid to find a replacement for Carvajal during his absence. However, with several other players also unavailable through injury or suspension, the club may need to look at their options in the transfer market if they want to maintain their current level of performance.