Brahim Diaz’s long-awaited return to Real Madrid’s starting lineup took an unfortunate turn on Saturday, as the 25-year-old midfielder was forced off after just 56 minutes in the final La Liga match against Real Sociedad.
Having only recently recovered from a thigh injury, Diaz started the match but signaled to the bench in discomfort and was replaced by Vinicius Junior.
Real Madrid’s medical staff had previously diagnosed him with an injury to the long adductor muscle of the left thigh, ruling him out of clashes with Mallorca and Sevilla. Although he returned in time for the final league fixture, his early exit has raised fresh concerns.
Brahim’s visible frustration on the pitch hinted at the seriousness of the setback, with Spanish outlet AS now reporting he is likely to miss Morocco’s international matches during the June break.
With the Club World Cup just three weeks away, Diaz is expected to remain in Madrid to rest and undergo treatment. Real Madrid will be hoping their versatile midfielder recovers in time to feature in the global tournament, where he is seen as a key figure.
