Why didn’t Vinícius play for Real Madrid against Atlético? Is he injured? Will he play against Girona?
Real Madrid haven’t had their injuries to seek this season, with goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and central defenders Eder Militão and David Alaba the long-term faces in the treatment room. A number of others have been in and out, with key man Vinícius Júnior at the centre of an injury storm minutes before kickoff in Sunday’s derby against Atlético Madrid. What injury did the Brazilian suffer in the warm-up? The Brazilian winger was initially named in Carlo Ancelotti’s starting line-up but had to be replaced at the 11th hour after heading off down the tunnel before completing his warm-up. The initial suggestion was that Joselu would be his replacement but Brahím Díaz ultimately took his place and produced a sparkling performance which included the opening goal in the 20th minute. Rather than drop out altogether, though, Vinícius was listed as a substitute , with Ancelotti revealing after the Game the 23-year-old had wanted to play but felt some pain in his neck . He was seen warming u...