Real Madrid's Camavinga a doubt for season opener with ankle injury - World
"Following tests conducted on Eduardo Camavinga by the Real Madrid Medical Services, the player has been diagnosed with a sprain to his right ankle," wrote the 15-time European champions on their website.
Madrid did not give a timeline for the 22-year-old's return. The club open their Liga campaign on August 19 at home to Osasuna.
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