Madrid/Paris: Real Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga is set to be sidelined for approximately two months following a knee sprain incurred during a training session with the French national team. The French Football Federation confirmed the injury in a medical report, with Camavinga expected to return to Madrid today for further evaluation.

The incident occurred on Wednesday at Clairefontaine, where Camavinga, after a collision with teammate Ousmane Dembélé, had to cut his training short. Initial assessments were cautiously optimistic, suggesting no significant structural damage to the knee. However, subsequent medical examinations have mandated a substantial recovery period, sidelining him for key upcoming fixtures.

Camavinga’s absence poses a significant challenge for both his club and national team. Real Madrid, already missing Aurélien Tchouaméni, now faces a midfield crisis. The team will have to navigate through a series of important matches without their key midfielder, including encounters against Cádiz, Napoli, Granada, Betis, Union Berlin, Villarreal, and Alavés.

On the international front, the French squad will miss Camavinga’s services in the closing Euro 2024 qualifiers against Gibraltar and Greece. Although France has already secured its place in the tournament, Camavinga’s absence could open opportunities for up-and-coming talents like Warren Zaïre-Emery, potentially the youngest French international since 1945.

Real Madrid and French team supporters alike hope for Camavinga’s swift recovery and return to form, as both teams rely heavily on his dynamic presence in midfield. The next few weeks will be crucial in determining the extent of Camavinga’s injury and his potential return date to the pitch.