Marcelo: injured Real Madrid defender in message to fans
The left-back, who suffered a calf strain against Villarreal in midweek, was in positive mood as he took to social media on Friday.
Full-back Marcelo has taken to social media to send an upbeat message to the Real Madrid fans after being crocked by a calf injury.
Sidelined by strain
Madrid confirmed on Friday that the Brazilian suffered a grade 2 soleus strain in Wednesday's 1-1 LaLiga draw with Villarreal.
The 28-year-old defender is set to miss Real's next three games, as well as Brazil's upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
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And in a post on his Twitter profile - accompanied by a picture of himself with his thumbs up - he wrote: "Already working to come back firing on all cylinders!!!"
Ya estoy trabajando para volver a tope!!! #M12 pic.twitter.com/kZ1XYO3GCt
— Marcelotwelve (@MarceloM12) September 23, 2016
Back after international week
He is expected to reappear after the international break, with Real's medical staff pencilling in his return for the league clash at Real Betis on 15 October.