Real Madrid faces ongoing struggle with player injuries this season

Real Madrid continues to deal with persistent injury issues as the season progresses. The club has seen nine injuries in the first two months, matching last year's total at this point. Six players are currently sidelined, including Kylian Mbappe and Federico Valverde, with concerns about their availability for upcoming matches. Coach Jose Mourinho's efforts to alleviate the situation through improvements in the Sports Sciences department have yet to yield results. The team seeks more depth in understanding the root causes of these injuries, especially with key players potentially missing more matches.

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