Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal may yet make the World Cup with Spain despite suffering a hamstring injury in the Champions League final.
The defender left the field in tears on Saturday in Kiev before his team-mates secured a 3-1 victory over Liverpool to close out a third consecutive European triumph. Tests carried out by Madrid and observed by Spain’s medical team revealed Carvajal’s injury is not as serious as first feared, with a reported timeframe of two to three weeks placed upon his recovery.
A statement issued by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) confirmed the 26-year-old will join up with Julen Lopetegui’s squad later on Monday to continue his rehabilitation.
“The Spanish side and Real Madrid CF defender, Dani Carvajal, to join the National Team’s training session on Monday 28th May at 18:30 CET to begin his recovery after sustaining an injury on Saturday”read a statement by the RFEF.
Spain kick off their Group B campaign at Russia 2018 against Portugal in Sochi on June 15.