Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga will miss the start of the season after the Spanish club confirmed Wednesday he suffered a knee ligament sprain.
Spanish reports suggest the France international will be sidelined for up to seven weeks, potentially missing Real's first matches in the Champions League in September and October.
"After tests conducted our player Camavinga has been diagnosed with a ligament sprain in his left knee," said Real in a statement.
Camavinga suffered the injury Tuesday during a training session when he slipped and collided with team-mate Aurelien Tchouameni.
Real midfielder Toni Kroos retired from football this summer and Camavinga's injury leaves the reigning Spanish and European champions thin in midfield ahead of the new season.
Champions League holders Real face Europa League winners Atalanta Wednesday in the European Super Cup before their LaLiga campaign kicks off Sunday at Real Mallorca.
Camavinga's French compatriot Kylian Mbappe is poised to make his long-awaited Real debut against Atalanta in Warsaw.