Real Madrid faces a significant setback with midfielder Dani Ceballos expected to be sidelined for the next three months following a serious ankle injury. Ceballos sustained the injury during Real Madrid’s 2-0 victory over his former club, Real Betis, where he was forced off the pitch in the 65th minute.
The 28-year-old, who remained with Los Blancos despite speculation of a summer departure, has been diagnosed with a grade three sprain, which includes ligament damage. This diagnosis was confirmed by Real Madrid’s medical team, although the club has not set a definitive timeline for his recovery.
Given the severity of the injury, Ceballos is unlikely to return to action before December, with a possible comeback in the match against Girona on December 7. This injury further complicates Real Madrid’s midfield situation, as the club chose not to bring in a replacement for the retired Toni Kroos during the summer transfer window. Instead, they relied on Jude Bellingham, who had been deployed in a deeper role following the arrival of Kylian Mbappé.
In addition to Ceballos’ absence, Real Madrid is closely monitoring the fitness of Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga, both of whom are expected to return from injury later this month. The club is hopeful that they will be available for the Madrid derby against Atlético Madrid on September 28, although Camavinga is slightly ahead in his recovery.
The injury woes continue for Real Madrid, as Aurelien Tchouameni also suffered a foot issue, forcing him to withdraw from the French national team. The extent of his injury is still under assessment.
Real Madrid’s upcoming fixtures include a home game against Real Sociedad on September 14, followed by a Champions League clash with Stuttgart and La Liga matches against Espanyol and Alaves, all leading up to the crucial derby against Atlético Madrid. The absence of key midfielders will undoubtedly test the depth and resilience of the squad in this demanding period.Real Madrid is facing a challenging period after confirming that midfielder Dani Ceballos will be out for the next three months due to a severe ankle injury. Ceballos sustained a grade three sprain with ligament damage during their 2-0 win over his former club, Real Betis, which forced him off the pitch in the 65th minute. Although Real Madrid’s medical team has diagnosed the injury, they have not set a definitive recovery timeline. However, it is unlikely that Ceballos will return before December, with a potential comeback on December 7 against Girona.
This injury adds to Real Madrid’s midfield concerns, especially after not signing a replacement for Toni Kroos, who retired in the summer. The club has been relying on Jude Bellingham to play a deeper role following the arrival of Kylian Mbappé.
In addition to Ceballos’ injury, Real Madrid is monitoring the recovery of Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga, who are both expected to return later this month. There is hope that they will be fit for the Madrid derby against Atlético Madrid on September 28, though Camavinga is currently ahead in his recovery.
Further compounding Real Madrid’s problems, Aurelien Tchouameni has also picked up a foot injury, which led to his withdrawal from the French national team. The extent of his injury is still under assessment, adding more uncertainty to Real Madrid’s midfield options.
Real Madrid’s upcoming fixtures present a tough challenge, starting with a home game against Real Sociedad on September 14. This is followed by a Champions League encounter with Stuttgart and La Liga matches against Espanyol and Alaves, leading up to the crucial derby against Atlético Madrid. The absence of key midfielders will test the squad’s depth and resilience during this demanding period.
