After hurting his thigh in Thursday night’s match between Brazil and Colombia, Real Madrid striker Vinicius Junior may miss up to a month of action.

In their 2026 World Cup qualification match against Colombia, the 23-year-old had to come on as a substitute in the 27th minute after his team had already lost 2-1.

The doctor will now assess Vinicius’s condition, but journalist Melchor Ruiz says there are early signs that he may be absent for up to a month.

I had a bump and noticed it a bit later; same injury as last time,” the attacker told 3 na Area during the match against Colombia. I will conduct tests tomorrow and observe the results. Based on what the specialists have told us, I believe it will be challenging to play Argentina. “Everything” is going to be explored.

Rumor has it that Ruiz may not be seen in a Real Madrid jersey again until 2024, as he has stated that “all of the signs” indicate he will be absent for the following month.

Despite missing four games earlier this season due to a hamstring ailment, the attacker has six goals and four assists in thirteen appearances for Carlo Ancelotti’s squad during the 2023-24 campaign.

The likelihood of Vinicius being cleared to play next week against Argentina is low, despite his words about a possible return.

On November 21, in a massive match, Brazil will face Argentina in their quest to avoid losing for the third consecutive match in their World Cup qualification campaign.

Before their Champions League match against Napoli at the end of the month, Real Madrid will be back in action on November 26 against Cadiz.

After their next encounter against Mallorca on January 2, 2024, Los Blancos will face Real Betis, Union Berlin, Villarreal, and Alaves before taking a winter break.

While on international break, Real Madrid lost France international Eduardo Camavinga to a knee injury earlier this week, therefore losing him for the rest of the season.

Given Vinicius’s probable absence, Joselu may be called upon to start again, and with Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni out for a few weeks, Luka Modric might get some playing time.

Adding to Real Madrid’s woes caused by injuries, players like Arda Guler, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Dani Ceballos, Eder Militao, Thibaut Courtois, and Jude Bellingham all out with injuries as well.

They are now in second place in La Liga, two points behind Girona, and Ancelotti’s squad has already advanced to the Champions League quarterfinals.