Real Madrid says striker Luka Jovic has broken foot

Real Madrid's Luka Jovic kicks the ball to score during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Osasuna and Real Madrid. (Alvaro Barrientos/AP)

Real Madrid says striker Luka Jovic has a broken bone in his right foot and will not be able to return to practice with the rest of the team next week.

The club did not disclose the recovery time but Jovic is likely to be sidelined for at least a few weeks.

Madrid players are expected to return to individual training on Monday after nearly two months of confinement because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Spanish media say Jovic was hurt while exercising at home.

Teams are being allowed to resume practicing as the Spanish government begins to ease some of the lockdown restrictions that have been in place since mid-March.

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