Soccer-Vinicius overcomes injury for possible Real return against Atletico

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - LaLiga - Almeria v Real Madrid - Estadio de los Juegos Mediterraneos, Almeria, Spain - August 19, 2023 Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring their third goal REUTERS/Jon Nazca/File Photo

(Reuters) - Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Jr. could return for this weekend's LaLiga clash against Atletico Madrid, manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday.

The 23-year-old has not played for Real since suffering a thigh muscle injury during a 1-0 win at Celta Vigo last month. He also missed Brazil's 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia and Peru.