Real Madrid 'sweating over fitness of key player for El Clasico'
The Brazil international was substituted in the 102nd minute of the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final following a race with Man City's Kyle Walker.
Vinicius was clearly in discomfort when he left the field, with Lucas Vazquez brought on to replace him.
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti insisted after the clash with the Premier League champions that his team have «no physical problems» ahead of El Clasico against Barcelona on Sunday night.
«We are very well, we have no physical problems. We have time until Sunday. We are going to recover and it's up to us to realise that we did something very good,» Ancelotti told reporters.
Vinicius Junior emerges as a doubt for El ClasicoHowever, according to Sport, Vinicius is a slight doubt for the La Liga affair against Barcelona, with the attacker needing to undergo a scan to determine whether any damage occurred.
The report claims that Real Madrid are hopeful that it was only an overload injury, which should mean that he is available to face Xavi's side in El Clasico.
Vinicius has been a vital player for Los Blancos during the 2023-24 campaign, scoring 18 goals and registering 10 assists in 31 appearances in all competitions, including 12 goals and five assists in La Liga.
Dani Carvajal was also forced off during extra-time on Wednesday, but it is believed that the Spain international was only suffering from cramp, so he should be available this weekend.
Real Madrid drew 1-1 with Man City in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final before triumphing on
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