Football La-Liga La-Liga Real Madrid loses Llorente for at least three weeks with groin injury Real Madrid confirmed on Tuesday that midfielder Marcos Llorente suffered a groin injury, meaning he will likely be out for three weeks. Ryan Benson 02 January, 2019 13:38 IST An adductor strain has troubled Real Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente. - Getty Images Ryan Benson 02 January, 2019 13:38 IST Midfielder Marcos Llorente looks set to be out for at least three weeks after suffering a strain of the adductor muscle in his left groin, Real Madrid has confirmed. Llorente enjoyed a rise to prominence towards the end of 2018, starting its last three LaLiga games as well as Club World Cup wins over Kashima Antlers and Al Ain. But the 23-year-old's development has taken a hit, with an adductor strain troubling him during the mid-season break. Madrid confirmed the injury is a "grade two" problem, meaning Llorente could miss between three and six weeks of football. He looks likely to at least be out for games against Villarreal, Real Sociedad, Leganes, Real Betis and Sevilla, but a six-week layoff could also see him ruled out of contests with Espanyol, Deportivo Alaves and Atletico Madrid. Support Sportstar Dear Reader, Support our journalism — where text and pictures intermingle so seamlessly — and help us scale up your experience as the world changes around us. Your contribution is vital to our brand of uninfluenced, boots-on-the-ground reportage that’s worth your while. Clickbait sensationalism is not for us, but editorial independence is — we owe it to you. Support Quality Journalism Latest updates IPL Interviews IPL Videos Fixtures IPL Pictures IPL Features IPL Quiz My IPL Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address. Dugout videos