Tchouaméni out three weeks hamstring injury confirmed Thursday as Real Madrid announced the French midfielder sustained the setback during Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Liverpool . The club’s medical department diagnosed an injury to the semitendinosus muscle in his left leg with recovery expected to take approximately three weeks . The 24-year-old will focus on recovery and rehabilitation as he aims to return to full fitness before the next international break .
Tchouaméni out three weeks hamstring injury means he’ll almost certainly miss at least Real Madrid’s next four games against Rayo Vallecano, Elche, Olympiakos and Girona . In theory, he would be back fit for Real Madrid’s trip to Girona on November 30 . In his absence, Eduardo Camavinga will likely be the team’s defensive midfielder, with Dani Ceballos potentially getting some minutes as well .
Tchouaméni out three weeks hamstring injury adds to Madrid’s growing injury list with several key players already sidelined in recent weeks . Already absent last month due to suspension, the 25-year-old will once again have to give up the France team gathering for matches against Ukraine and Azerbaijan . Tchouameni has been one of the most important players in Xabi Alonso’s system .
Tchouaméni out three weeks hamstring injury represents a significant setback for manager Xabi Alonso who loses a key midfield player. The midfielder had been experiencing discomfort since the European clash, and tests conducted Thursday morning by Real Madrid’s medical services confirmed the muscle injury . The coming international break reduces the number of Real Madrid games he’ll miss during recovery.
