Real Madrid Woes Worsen As James Suffers Calf Injury

Real Madrid have suffered another setback after it was confirmed James Rodriguez has suffered a calf injury.

The midfielder started his side’s 1-1 draw with Real Valladolid on Saturday and was taken off before the hour mark, being replaced by Vinicius Junior.

And the 28-year-old seemed to pick up an injury as Madrid revealed he had been sent for tests on Monday, though they do not know how long he will be kept out of action.

“After the tests carried out today on our player James Rodríguez by the Real Madrid Medical Services he has been diagnosed with a muscle injury in the right soleus,” a statement read.

“His recovery will continue to be assessed.”

Madrid were already without the injured Eden Hazard and Ferland Mendy, while Marco Asensio has been ruled out for most of the season after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament.