Joselu Mato, friend and brother-in-law of Dani Carvajal, wrote a heartfelt message on social media after it was revealed that Carvajal has suffered a “severe ACL injury” in his right knee. He said he posted it “in tears” and with the feeling that he’d prefer it had happened to him instead.

“I write this in tears and feeling like I’d rather it had happened to me. Now we have a journey ahead that I know you’ll handle admirably, just like everything you do. I love you, brother, I’m always with you,” he shared.

He also added a photo of them celebrating a goal together last season at Real Madrid. After this, Joselu decided to move to Qatar to play for Al-Gharafa. 

From the Arab country, Joselu stays updated on the daily lives of his former teammates and the club he supports, so he was among the first to post a message of encouragement to his friend and brother-in-law, since he is married to the sister of Carvajal's wife.

Carvajal publicly announced his knee injury diagnosis on social media by posting a photo from the ambulance where he was taken from Santiago Bernabéu for the necessary tests to determine the extent of his injuries. “It’s confirmed: a severe ACL injury. I’ll need surgery and will be out for a few months,” he wrote. “I’m eager to start my recovery and come back stronger. Thank you all for your messages, I feel very loved,” he added.

Dani Carvajal had to leave the pitch at Santiago Bernabéu on a stretcher, in tears, after getting hurt while attempting to strike the ball in a challenge with Yeremy Pino. He missed the ball, and as soon as he fell to the ground, he grabbed his right knee.

His teammates quickly called for medical assistance, alerted by the potential severity of the injury, and Carvajal left the field during stoppage time in the second half on a stretcher, crying and using his shirt to cover his face.