Vinicius Jr. Injury Compounds Real Madrid Woes

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has been ruled out of the upcoming Champions League match against Liverpool due to a hamstring injury sustained during the team's recent victory over Leganes. The Brazilian international is expected to be out for approximately three to four weeks, potentially missing several key fixtures including a subsequent Champions League match against Atalanta. Vinicius expressed frustration over the congested match schedule, blaming it for the increase in player injuries. Real Madrid, currently experiencing a challenging season with multiple players injured, sit in 18th place in the Champions League group stage. The team faces significant challenges as they prepare for their clash with Liverpool, who lead both the Premier League and Champions League tables. The absence of Vinicius, along with other injured players such as Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao, puts additional pressure on manager Carlo Ancelotti to adapt his squad for upcoming matches.