Tchouaméni, the first casualty of the FIFA virus at Real Madrid

Aurélien Tchouaméni has become the first victim of the FIFA virus at Real Madrid, after leaving the French national team training camp in Clairefontaine and returning to the capital to be attended by the club's medical services. Journalist Pepe Gil-Vernet reported that, together with Konaté and Kylian Mbappé, the midfielder was present at Clairefontaine on Monday.

The midfielder withdrew from Tuesday's training due to discomfort in his right adductor. After consulting Real Madrid's doctors, he returned to Madrid to receive specialized care.

The French national team announced on X that Aurélien Tchouaméni suffers a right adductor injury. By mutual agreement with the player, the medical staff has decided to make him available to Real Madrid again.

Muscle injury since the start

Tchouaméni was absent for the first international break after Zidane decided to keep him in Madrid. The reason was that he had just recovered from a muscle injury he had been carrying since the start of the season.

The expected absence of Tchouaméni is a setback for Portuguese coach José Mourinho. Mourinho had already warned, after the victory at Mestalla, that several of his players were at the physical limit.

In his statements, the Madrid coach said they need to rest because many are experiencing extreme fatigue. This warning underscores the club's concern about the squad's physical condition.