Vinicius Junior started the season on the right foot, but immediately suffered a setback. As reported by Real Madrid through a statement, the Brazilian has an injury to the biceps femoris in his right leg, which is why he would miss the start of the South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
The Brazilian team will begin their journey to the tournament that will be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada on Friday, September 8, when they receive Bolivia. Four days later, they will visit Peru for the second day.
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How long will Vinicius Junior be out?
Vinicius Junior will be out for approximately six weeks. He would be ruled out for the FIFA date in September, although he would arrive for the international window in October. The Brazilian team will receive Venezuela on Thursday the 12th and will visit Uruguay the following Tuesday.
As reported by the newspaper Marca, Madrid hope to have the forward again for the match against Osasuna on the weekend of October 8, for the ninth date of LALIGA 2023/24.
The matches that Vinicius would miss
- Real Madrid vs. Getafe
- Brazil vs. Bolivia
- Peru vs. Brazil
- Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad
- Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid
- Real Madrid vs. Las Palmas
- Girona vs. Real Madrid
