Real Madrid has confirmed that right-back Dani Carvajal will miss the reverse Champions League semi-final tie against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
The Spaniard was forced out of the first leg clash in the 77 minutes after picking up a hamstring problem.
A statement released on Real’s official website reads: “Following the tests carried out today on our player Dani Carvajal by the Real Madrid medical department, he has been diagnosed with an injury to the muscle. His recovery will be monitored.”
The 29-year-old defender is one of several players to have spent long spells in the treatment room at Santiago Bernabeu this season.
Thus, this becomes his fifth setback since September, and fourth of the muscular problem, and there are fears that he could be out for the remainder of the season.
Real Madrid have a domestic fixture with Osasuna on Saturday, before heading to Stamford Bridge for the return clash with Chelsea on Wednesday.
Carvajal is unlikely to feature in those contests, with it possible he will be missing for a further four league fixtures to the end of the campaign.
