18 players injured in the international break
The November international break is over but it has been chaotic for both clubs and national teams as many players have been injured and some are even ruled out for the rest of the season.
18 players have been injured in this international break after being in training with their national teams. Barcelona star Gavihas been one of the most affected by his injury as he has torn his anterior cruciate ligament and will not be available for another nine months.
The 19-year-old was tackled from behind and his knee buckled during already-qualified Spain's 3-1 win in Valladolid on Sunday, and he left the pitch in tears. Barcelona goalkeeper Ter Stegen also had toleave the Germany training camp due to back problems.
His injury does not appear to be serious but it is still uncertain whether he will be fit for the Catalan giants' next La Liga match. Mikel Oyarzabal was also injured in a fortuitous action against Cyprus and was diagnosed with a left thigh injury.
The Real Sociedad striker will be unavailable for a few weeks as the injury is not too serious. But they were not the only ones to get injured.
Real Madrid midfielder Camavinga has also been equally unlucky. The Frenchman was injured in a training session after his teammate Dembele fell on him. The midfielder suffers a ruptured external lateral ligament in his right knee.
The injury will keep him out of action for eight to ten weeks. As a result, he will not be back on the pitch until early 2024. However, Real Madrid's problems have not stopped there. Another of Carlo Ancelotti's key players has also picked up an injury during this international break.
Vinicius Jr, who had to withdraw from the match against Colombia, was diagnosed with a femoral biceps rupture in his left leg and
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