According to the medical report issued by the club, the player suffers from an injury to his left leg muscle, an injury that will keep him out of the field for an estimated three weeks, which is considered a major blow to coach “Xabi Alonso”.
“Tchouameni” is considered one of the most important players in Real Madrid at the present time, as “Alonso” relies on him mainly in the defensive pivot position, which gives the team a clear tactical balance, whether in defensive transitions or in organized ball progression. The French player is considered the valve that closes in front of the opponents’ attacks and gives the defensive line additional protection.
The importance of “Tchouameni” is evident in the fact that the Spanish coach included him as a starter in all 15 matches the team has played this season before the injury announcement, which reflects the extent of the confidence and role the player plays in the new coach’s system.
“Tchouameni” came off between the two halves of the Real Madrid match against Valencia, but that change was for tactical reasons after receiving a yellow card that might restrict his defensive performance.
The player then returned to start against Liverpool at Anfield and played the entire ninety minutes without any clear signs of injury.
However, the pain the player felt at the end of the match prompted the medical staff to conduct accurate tests, and Real Madrid confirmed today his injury and expected absence for three weeks.
Reports indicate that “Tchouameni” is performing at his best since moving to Madrid, and has become a constant element that cannot be dispensed with in the squad, especially in big matches such as the Clasico against Barcelona, where he gave a distinguished defensive performance that included successful interceptions and ideal positioning that helped the team avoid real dangers.
Amid the negative news, the medical report carried some optimism, as the team’s medical staff confirmed the readiness of the Uruguayan “Fede Valverde”, who finished the Anfield match with muscle fatigue, but is free of injuries, and will be available to participate in the upcoming match against Rayo Vallecano in the league.
The return of “Valverde” gives an important boost to the Madrid midfield, but it does not completely compensate for the absence of “Tchouameni”, who is considered a cornerstone in building attacks, and one of the most balanced players on the defensive side.
“Tchouameni” was a key element in the ranks of Real Madrid in the era of former coach “Carlo Ancelotti”, and his importance increased with the arrival of “Alonso”.
The career of “Tchouameni”:
“Tchouameni” made his professional debut with Bordeaux in 2018 during a Europa League match against Ventspils of Latvia, and played a full 89 minutes in his first official appearance.
The French player scored his first goal in his career on August 9 of the same year against the Ukrainian team Mariupol, to begin his journey with gradually shining in the European stadiums.
In January 2020, “Tchouameni” signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with Monaco in an important deal for the French club. A year of hard work later, he scored his first goal in Ligue 1 against Marseille in January 2021.
On June 11, 2022, Real Madrid officially announced the signing of “Tchouameni” for 80 million euros, rising to 100 million with incentives, for the player to begin his real journey in one of the biggest clubs in the world.
He played his first official match on August 10, 2022 when he participated as a substitute against Eintracht Frankfurt in the European Super Cup, and achieved his first title with the club in his first appearance.
On September 30, 2023, the player scored his first goal with Real Madrid, with a beautiful header against Girona in a 3-0 victory away from home.
The absence of “Tchouameni” comes at a very sensitive stage, as Real Madrid seeks to maintain the winning streak and continue to compete for the season’s titles. Analysts agree that the player will be a decisive element in the crucial months of April and May, where the fates of the major tournaments are determined.
With his absence for three weeks, “Alonso” will be required to find tactical solutions to compensate for his pivotal role, at a time when the team seems to be facing crowded and fateful challenges, but the international break will help the team prepare the French player and prepare him for the upcoming matches without feeling his absence from many matches.
But it is certain that “Tchouameni” will miss the two matches of the French national team this month against Ukraine and Azerbaijan, at the conclusion of his journey in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, which will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
