Real Madrid goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga encountered a setback as he suffered an adductor muscle injury during the warm-up for the Champions League clash against Braga. The injury is expected to sideline him for approximately three weeks, according to Real Madrid sources.<\/p>\n
Following medical tests conducted on Thursday, it was revealed that Kepa has a small tear in the adductor of his right leg. Further clarity on the extent of the injury will be obtained through an MRI scan scheduled for Friday.<\/p>\n
The on-loan Chelsea goalkeeper experienced discomfort in the warm-up before the Champions League match on Wednesday, leading to his replacement by Ukrainian goalkeeper Andriy Lunin. Despite Kepa’s absence, Real Madrid secured a 3-0 victory against Braga, securing their place in the last 16 of the prestigious competition.<\/p>\n
Kepa’s potential two to three-week absence will force him to miss the upcoming league game against Valencia at the Santiago Bernabeu. Additionally, he will be unavailable for Spain’s Euro 2024 qualifiers in Cyprus on November 16 and the home fixture against Georgia on November 19.<\/p>\n
Real Madrid, already coping with the absence of their primary goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois due to a knee injury earlier in the season, now faces a temporary void in the goalkeeping department. The injury to Kepa adds a layer of challenge for the club as they navigate crucial fixtures in both domestic and international competitions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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