Real Madrid midfielder Brahim Diaz has been sidelined with a left adductor longus muscle injury, the club confirmed on Wednesday, further compounding Carlo Ancelotti’s injury concerns in the closing weeks of the season.
The Moroccan international was diagnosed by the club’s medical team after experiencing discomfort, prompting a cautious approach from Real Madrid as the campaign draws to a close.
Medical staff have opted to withdraw the player from upcoming fixtures to avoid aggravating the injury, prioritising his recovery during a critical phase of the season.
The decision comes at a time when Ancelotti’s squad is already heavily depleted.
With La Liga’s 36th round approaching, the Italian coach is expected to be without twelve senior players—an absence list that spans both defence and attack.
The defence has been hit particularly hard, with Dani Carvajal, Éder Militão, David Alaba, Antonio Rüdiger, and Ferland Mendy all unavailable due to various injuries.
Their absence leaves a significant void in Madrid’s backline, forcing tactical reshuffles in the final stretch of domestic competition.
The attacking ranks are similarly affected. Vinícius Junior, Rodrygo Goes, and Lucas Vázquez are among those missing, reducing the team’s offensive options considerably.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian goalkeeper Andriy Lunin is also sidelined with a right-hand injury, adding to the mounting personnel issues Ancelotti must navigate.
Brahim Diaz’s setback is the latest in a succession of fitness blows for Real Madrid.
The former Manchester City player had been enjoying a solid spell of form, contributing creatively in midfield and attack.
His absence not only weakens Madrid’s rotational depth but also disrupts the rhythm he had developed in recent appearances.
As the club edges closer to the conclusion of the campaign, managing player fitness has become an increasingly delicate balancing act.
The medical team’s conservative stance on Diaz’s condition reflects a broader strategy of risk avoidance, as Real Madrid look to end the season without further compromising their lineup.
With several key fixtures still to play and the squad stretched thin, Ancelotti faces one of his toughest man-management tasks yet.
Diaz’s injury, while not the most severe, underscores the fragility of Madrid’s current situation and the urgent need for players to return to fitness ahead of decisive matches.
