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Real Madrid winger Vazquez set for period on sidelines after freak gym accident

Lucas Vazquez has suffered a fractured big toe in his left foot after a bizarre gym accident, Real Madrid have confirmed ahead of their La Liga clash with Real Sociedad.

Vazquez sustained the injury when he dropped a weight during a gym session, according to reports in Spain.

Madrid, who host Real Sociedad at Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday, have not specified a timeframe for his recovery.

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The 28-year-old missed matches against Mallorca and Galatasaray in October due to a calf problem and is now set for another spell on the sidelines.