A blow for Mourinho! Real Madrid star suffers injury on international duty
Bad news for Jose Mourinho ahead of Real Madrid's upcoming fixtures.
Details: Real Madrid centre-back Ibrahima Konaté has been ruled out of France's upcoming international matches after suffering a right knee injury. The 27-year-old defender has been diagnosed with a mild sprain and has been released from the national team camp to return to his club.
France have already named a replacement for the injured defender. Manchester United centre-back Leny Yoro has received his first call-up to the senior national team and will take Konaté's place in the squad.
The injury comes at an unfortunate moment for Konaté, who joined Real Madrid from Liverpool during the summer transfer window. The Frenchman will now return to Madrid, where the club's medical staff will be able to assess his condition and determine the next steps in his recovery.
The announcement describes the injury as a mild sprain but does not specify how long Konaté will be unavailable. It therefore remains unclear whether the defender will be ready for Real Madrid's next match.
France will begin their UEFA Nations League campaign against Türkiye on September 25 before facing Belgium on September 28. Yoro will have an opportunity to make his senior international debut during this international break.
It is worth noting that Konaté joined Real Madrid on a four-year contract running until June 30, 2030. According to the club's official statistics, the French defender has made seven appearances this season, playing 630 minutes without registering a goal or an assist.
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