Luka Jovic "is depressed and a little scared" after returning to Real Madrid injured, according to his father, who says the striker was ready to "go out and be the best" before suffering a fitness setback.
Jovic has failed to live up to expectations at Santiago Bernabeu since completing a €60 million (£52m/$65m) move to the Spanish capital from Eintracht Frankfurt last summer.
The 22-year-old has only managed to score two goals in 24 outings across all competitions, and has yet to earn a regular spot in Zinedine Zidane's starting XI.
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Reports indicating the Blancos could decide to cut their losses on the Serbia international when the transfer market reopens have already begun to surface, with his conduct while in quarantine also called into question.