Real Madrid confirmed a setback for Argentine wonderkid Franco Mastantuono today, announcing that the 18-year-old winger has been diagnosed with Pubalgia (chronic groin pain). The injury immediately forced the young star to train indoors, away from the main squad, and comes at a devastating time for the club ahead of a pivotal Champions League fixture.
Mastantuono is now expected to miss the crucial clash against Liverpool tomorrow at Anfield. Real Madrid’s official statement confirmed the diagnosis, adding that the player’s recovery would be monitored, with no specific return date given. Pubalgia is notoriously difficult for footballers and can often require a lengthy period of conservative treatment to avoid surgical intervention.
This injury is the latest challenge for the attacking player, who had recently returned from a muscle overload sustained during the October international break. Despite featuring in 12 games this season, his recent form had dipped slightly due to increased competition, but coach Xabi Alonso still views him as an important option in his rotation.
The blow adds to an already lengthy injury list, particularly in defense, with Dani Carvajal, Antonio Rüdiger, and David Alaba all currently recovering. The Mastantuono Pubalgia Injury forces Alonso to navigate a key Champions League match with depleted resources, placing renewed pressure on the depth of the Real Madrid squad to cover for the loss of the exciting young talent.
