Key Real Madrid player sidelined with injury and could miss World Cup
Another Real player picks up an injury
Football news
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal has joined the club’s growing injury list.
Details: Following a medical examination conducted today, May 2, 2026, doctors delivered disappointing news. The player has been diagnosed with a fracture of the distal phalanx of the fifth toe on his right foot.
At this point, the official recovery timeline has not been announced, as the treatment process will depend on how the injury heals.
Carvajal is certain to miss the team’s upcoming matches, and the medical staff will be closely monitoring his condition in the coming weeks. It remains unclear whether he will play again this season.
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