Real Madrid’s Dani Carvajal faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after he confirmed he suffered a cruciate knee ligament injury in his side’s 2-0 win against Villarreal.
Carvajal, 32, was in tears as he was carried off the pitch on a stretcher following a challenge with Yeremy Pino on Saturday.
In a message posted to Instagram, the Spain international wrote: “Serious cruciate ligament injury confirmed. I am 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.”
Vinicius Junior’s superb long-range effort sealed Real Madrid’s 2-0 home win to take them level on points with LaLiga leaders Barcelona.
But the Brazilian is also an injury concern after he left the pitch holding his shoulder.
Barcelona, who remain at the summit of the table on goal difference, play at Alaves on Sunday.
