Real Madrid have suffered a significant injury setback, as talented midfielder Mateo Kovacic will be sidelined for up to two months with a partial adductor tear.
According to Goal's Patrick Gleeson, the club has confirmed the news. Kovacic suffered the injury in the 3-0 win over APOEL FC in the UEFA Champions League.
Kovacic lasted just 25 minutes in the win before he was replaced by Toni Kroos.
The injury is a serious blow for both the player and Real, who are already light on available players for the crucial trip to the Basque Country to face Real Sociedad on Sunday.