Real Madrid’s season has been marred by a mounting injury crisis, with 23 injuries recorded in just 20 matches.
Manager Carlo Ancelotti faces a tough battle as key players continue to drop out, forcing the team to suffer a challenging season with a depleted squad.
Recent reports suggest that concerns within the club are shifting toward their fitness preparation.
Notably, in eight of Madrid’s last 11 games, at least one player has sustained an injury.
Eduardo Camavinga is the latest casualty, sidelined with a hamstring issue.
Currently, seven players are out injured, and over the last eight games, 12 different players have required treatment.
The injuries include two season-ending setbacks for Eder Militão and Dani Carvajal, while Aurelien Tchouaméni, Brahim Diaz, and Dani Ceballos have all missed over a month due to single injuries.
Such instability has disrupted Ancelotti’s ability to maintain a consistent lineup, hindering Real Madrid’s performance and tactical formation.
The situation draws parallels with the 2020/21 season under Zinedine Zidane, when Madrid suffered over 60 injuries.
Fitness coach Antonio Pintus, widely regarded as one of the best in the field, is now under pressure for the alarming frequency of injuries this season.
With an already thin squad, Madrid’s depth is being severely tested.
If the injury trend continues, the club may face significant challenges in competing across all competitions, leaving Ancelotti’s side vulnerable as the season progresses.
