Real Madrid’s Injury Woes Continue as Dani Ceballos Is Ruled Out for 6-8 Weeks

Real Madrid has confirmed that midfielder Dani Ceballos will be sidelined for the next six to eight weeks due to an ankle injury.

The 28-year-old sustained a grade 3 sprain with ligament damage to his right ankle during Real Madrid's recent match against Real Betis. This injury is a significant setback for both the player and the team, as Ceballos had just begun to find his footing this season.

Ceballos has made three appearances for Real Madrid this season. He came on as a substitute in the UEFA Super Cup against Atalanta and in the LaLiga match against Valladolid, and he started in the game against Real Betis. Despite limited playing time, his presence on the field has been valuable, and his absence will be felt in the upcoming fixtures.

On the international front, Ceballos was set to join the Spain national team for their UEFA Nations League matches. Spain is scheduled to play against Serbia on September 5 and Switzerland on September 8. These matches are crucial for Spain's campaign, and Ceballos' injury means he will miss these important fixtures.

Real Madrid's upcoming schedule is packed with critical matches. They will face Real Sociedad on September 14, followed by a Champions League clash against VfB Stuttgart on September 17. The team will then play Espanyol on September 22 and Deportivo Alavés on September 25. The highly anticipated Madrid derby against Atlético Madrid is set for September 29. Ceballos' injury means he will miss these key games, adding to the challenges faced by Real Madrid's midfield.