Omo, this one go pain o!
The midfield department at Real Madrid is already under serious strain, and this latest development only adds more pressure ahead of the new La Liga season.

Camavinga’s Setback

The trouble began when news broke that Eduardo Camavinga had suffered a fresh ankle problem. This setback means the French international will miss the Tirol game, and more painfully, he’s also expected to be sidelined for Madrid’s La Liga opener against Osasuna next week.

Fans were still processing Camavinga’s absence when — boom — another blow landed.

Valverde Out Too

As per Arancha Rodriguez’s report:

“Valverde will not travel to Innsbruck due to an overload.”

This means Xabi Alonso’s midfield options are shrinking rapidly, with Thiago Pitarch now drafted into the squad list for the Tirol clash.

Omo, Real Madrid’s pre-season just turned into a fitness battle! With two key midfielders out, Alonso’s preparations for the competitive season could face serious disruption.

Possible Impact on Season Opener

While Valverde’s absence is currently limited to the friendly, the club’s medical team will be working overtime to ensure he’s fit for the La Liga kickoff. However, the timing is far from ideal, especially with Madrid already juggling injuries in other areas of the pitch.

For now, Madridistas will have to keep their fingers crossed that both Valverde and Camavinga return quickly — because if not, this midfield crisis could spill into the early weeks of the season.