Real Madrid’s French midfielder Eduardo Camavinga will miss the start of the season after suffering a knee injury during training for the Super Cup, the LaLiga club said on Wednesday. The 21-year-old’s injury happened during a training session on Tuesday at Warsaw’s National Stadium where the Super Cup game against Italian side Atalanta takes place later on Wednesday.
Camavinga, who featured in four games for France at Euro 2024, is expected to miss up to seven weeks and Real’s LaLiga title defence begins on Sunday at Mallorca.
“After the tests carried out today, our player Eduardo Camavinga has been diagnosed with a sprain of the internal collateral ligament in his left knee,” a club statement said.
Real Madrid are surely going to miss Camavinga, who is a highly skilled and versatile footballer. Born on November 10, 2002, he is of Angolan descent and has established himself as one of the most promising young talents in world football. Camavinga began his career at AGL Drapeau-Fougeres before joining the youth academy of Stade Rennais, where he made his professional debut at the age of 16, becoming the youngest player to play for the first team at the time.
Camavinga’s impressive technical skills, ability to control the midfield, and his excellent tackling and interception abilities have earned him recognition and praise. In the 2020-21 season, he made 39 appearances for Rennes in all competitions, scoring once and providing two assists. His performances led to a call-up to the French national team, and he made his debut in September 2020 at the age of 17.
In the summer of 2021, Camavinga completed a €30 million transfer to Real Madrid, becoming the Spanish club’s first and only signing of the season. He has been instrumental in Real Madrid’s success, particularly in the UEFA Champions League, where his crucial cameos off the bench helped turn the tide in Madrid’s favor. Camavinga was a key rotational piece in Real Madrid’s Champions League triumph and La Liga win.
Despite being a central midfielder by trade, Camavinga has been utilised as a left-back for Real Madrid, where he has excelled. His build-up play and assist in a Champions League match against Manchester City showcased his ability to adapt to different positions and contribute significantly to the team’s success. However, his recent injury has left him sidelined, causing concern for his availability in upcoming matches.
Camavinga’s talent has drawn comparisons to some of the best midfielders in the world, including Paul Pogba and N’Golo Kante. He has received individual awards, such as the Best Young Player award in Ligue 1 for the 2019-20 season, and is expected to have a bright future in football.
