Diarra and Garay suffered injuries © EuroFootball.com

Before the season has even started, Madrid club is facing problems with player injuries - defender Ezequiel Garay suffered a knee injury, while midfielder Mahamadou Diarra injured his thigh.

It is reported that 23-year-old Argentine Garay will be out of action for about two months. There are fears that the treatment may even take longer - up to three or four months.

Meanwhile, Diarra is expected to return to the lineup in about two weeks. In addition to these two players, injuries are also being treated for Kaka, Pepe, and Marcelo.