Dani Carvajal has vowed to come back "like a beast" after confirming he suffered a cruciate ligament injury in Real Madrid's win over Villarreal.
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- Real Madrid beat Villarreal 2-0
- Carvajal suffered "serious" cruciate ligament injury
- Spaniard vows to return "like a beast"
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WHAT HAPPENED?
In second-half stoppage time, the 32-year-old was stretchered off with a knee injury – something that reduced him to tears. The Spain international then posted on Instagram from an ambulance that he will have surgery and would be out for a "few months".
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WHAT DANI CARVAJAL SAID
The post reads: "Serious cruciate ligament injury confirmed, I'm going to have to go through surgery and be off the field for a few months. Already looking forward to starting recovery and coming back like a beast. Thank you all so much for your messages, I feel very loved. 🤍."
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Cruciate ligament injuries can rule a player out for a matter of months to a year, depending on the severity of the problem. Carvajal is a serial winner, is Madrid's first-choice right-back, and will be a huge loss going forward for Carlo Ancelotti's side.
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WHAT NEXT?
While Carvajal prepares for surgery and then a lengthy spell on the sidelines, Los Blancos – who sit second in La Liga behind rivals Barcelona – are next in action on October 19 away to mid-table Celta Vigo.
