Real Madrid accused of repeating the ‘Mbappe mistake’ with key midfielder | OneFootball

Concerns around Real Madrid’s medical department continue to grow, as fresh reports suggest that the club may have made yet another costly error – this time involving Eduardo Camavinga.

The situation comes shortly after the recent controversy surrounding Kylian Mbappe’s knee issue, which the forward himself strongly denied. 

While Mbappe has dismissed the claims of misdiagnosis, a new report from L’Equipe has brought another worrying case into the spotlight, and this time, the details are difficult to ignore.

What’s the story?

According to the report, Camavinga originally sustained an injury to his left ankle on December 3rd. 

However, in what appears to be a serious oversight, Real Madrid’s medical team reportedly conducted MRI scans on his right ankle instead. 

Based on those results, the midfielder was declared fit and subsequently made available for selection.

This decision had immediate consequences, as just four days later, Camavinga was included in the squad to face Celta de Vigo, despite not being fully recovered. 

The premature return appears to have aggravated the issue, leading to a longer spell on the sidelines.

Camavinga was also misdiagnosed. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Looking at his match involvement during that period, the timeline raises further questions. 

This is because Camavinga featured for 69 minutes against Athletic Club, but shortly after, he was benched in the following game against Celta de Vigo. 

His condition then worsened, forcing him to miss several key fixtures.

The French midfielder was sidelined for approximately two weeks, missing crucial matches against Manchester City, Alaves, and Talavera. 

When he eventually returned, it was only in a limited capacity, featuring for just 18 minutes against Sevilla.

This sequence of events paints a troubling picture. 

While clubs often manage player fitness carefully during congested schedules, such an apparent diagnostic error, if confirmed, could point to deeper issues within the medical setup.