If no unexpected events occur, Camavinga will not play again until the end of the season. This injury affects Real Madrid’s battle for titles in La Liga, Copa del Rey, and the Club World Cup, as well as the French national team, which must face Spain in the Nations League semifinals without this midfielder.

The torn tendon in his left thigh is a setback for this French international, who was expected to take a big step forward this season, especially with Kroos’ retirement. However, he faced many challenges and failed to meet expectations.

There is no doubt about Camavinga’s potential and talent, but his injury is a step back for a player who has yet to secure a permanent place in the French national team. This is also disappointing for Didier Deschamps, who has shown more trust in him recently despite his limited impact in the Euros, where he only started once in the quarter-finals.

French media, reporting on his injury, described his season as “disappointing.” For example, L’Équipe stated that he failed to fill Kroos’ void: “Camavinga, in his third season in the Spanish capital, seemed the obvious choice to replace Toni Kroos but ultimately disappointed.”

His absence from the French national team could affect Deschamps’ plans for the Nations League semifinal against Spain. In the quarter-final against Croatia, Camavinga was decisive in extra time, setting up Kylian Mbappé three times and showing a character not seen in his early years with the national team.

In fact, Deschamps even moved him to the left-back position—a role he has played multiple times for Real Madrid to gain more experience. In the World Cup final three years ago, where he changed the game after coming on when France was trailing 2-0, many thought his place in the runner-up team was secured at left-back.

Since becoming one of the youngest players to wear the French national team jersey in 2020, Camavinga has played 26 international matches. This statistic seems low compared to expectations for an early prodigy.

He has fluctuated between starting and coming off the bench, playing in midfield and left-back, proving to be a valuable substitute for Deschamps, who in 2025 still doubted his ability to lead France’s midfield.

The coach will have to make changes to the squad after Camavinga bid farewell to the rest of the season due to his injury. The French player will begin next season as one of the most crucial phases of his career—not only for his importance at Real Madrid, where he has won the Champions League twice despite setbacks, but also for the national team.

In a World Cup year, where he dreams of establishing himself as one of the best midfielders in the world—a title he has yet to fully prove, at least in the past season.