Real Madrid’s defensive worries deepened as Ibrahima Konaté left the France national team camp with a knee injury. The French medical staff confirmed the center-back experienced joint pain during training under coach Zinedine Zidane and, after precautionary tests, declared him unfit for the upcoming international fixtures.
Konaté’s withdrawal has raised alarm bells at Real Madrid, where the defensive line is already stretched. The club’s coaching staff will be closely monitoring the situation, aware that any injury to a center-back complicates their squad management.
Following the diagnosis, Konaté immediately travelled back to Madrid to undergo further examination under the club’s medical team. Real Madrid’s doctors will perform more detailed tests to assess the extent of the injury and establish how long the defender might be sidelined.
Real Madrid’s back line has been under pressure, and with Konaté’s physical issues now confirmed, the staff’s concern is understandable. The club will wait for the final medical report before deciding on the next steps regarding rehabilitation or potential return to training.
The situation remains fluid, and Real Madrid is hopeful the injury will prove minor enough for Konaté to rejoin the squad’s daily sessions soon. Meanwhile, the setback comes at a difficult moment during an international break when several clubs are dealing with injuries to key players.
According to Yahoo Sports.