Following tests on our player Aurélien Tchouaméni by Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with an incomplete stress fracture in the second metatarsal of his left foot, according to a statement released by Real Madrid. Tchouaméni was hurt during the Clásico and had to return to action. Awaiting development.”

The French midfielder, who began the season in which his work in the United States made it evident that he would be a crucial component of the vision Carlo Ancelotti had for the team, is dealing with an injury that is always sensitive and will need time to heal.

For the majority of patients, conservative care is used to treat metatarsal stress fractures without immobilizing the ankle. You can only be taken to the operating room if the damage causes tears in the affected area, and even then, these are almost exceptional circumstances.

A maximum of one and a half months will be Tchouaméni’s sick leave time if all goes according to plan. The French international’s injury occurs amid a low-key period of the Real Madrid season, when his responsibilities in the Champions League are well underway and the national teams will take a two-week holiday.

The ‘3’ problem

Ancelotti, however, is more concerned about another aspect of Tchouamén’s ailment. Camavinga will be crucial in the midfield once again without the former Monaco player in the pivot. That is typical, but Camavinga—who can be seen on Barcelona’s Olympic mountain—is the ideal option because the left back has become a headache for the Italian.

Given that Mendy is sidelined once more and Fran García is not the same player as he was at Rayo, Camavinga’s play on the left side is certain. However, Alaba and Nacho are also viable possibilities on the left side for defense.

However, Luka Modric demonstrated in Barcelona that he is more prepared to perform than he has been in recent weeks. Ancelotti may be able to use Camavinga as his primary full-back option in the future because of Valverde’s games and Ceballos’ eventual return.