Real Madrid defender Eder Militao has suffered a thigh injury on international duty with Brazil, making him a doubt for upcoming games against Shakhtar Donetsk and Barcelona.
Militao got injured in the second half of Brazils World Cup qualifier against Colombia on Sunday and had to be withdrawn. He was later unable to train when the squad reconvened on Tuesday and the Brazilian federation has since confirmed his absence from Thursdays clash with Uruguay.
Reals game this weekend against Athletic Club has been postponed because of the late return of players on international duty in South America. But, depending on the severity of the muscle problem, Militao could be in danger of also missing further games.
Los Blancos face a lengthy away trip to Ukraine to meet Shakhtar in the Champions League on Tuesday night, before heading to Camp Nou on 24 October for the first Clsico of the new season against a struggling Barcelona.
Militao has been an ever-present for Real so far this season, playing 90 minutes in all 10 games the club has played in La Liga and the Champions League.
