Injured Real Madrid Star Leaves Fans Worried After He Was Spotted Standing Close to a Lion

• Aurelien Tchouameni had Real Madrid fans fearing the worst
• The injured midfielder was spotted closer to a lion at the zoo
• Tchouameni is currently recovering from an injury

Real Madrid fans and football enthusiasts held their breath as Aurelien Tchouameni, recuperating from an injury, was seen near a lion, sparking concern among the audience.

Tchouameni, sidelined due to an injury sustained during the first instalment of the 2023–2024 El Clasico, has been absent from Madrid's recent games and skipped the last international break of the calendar year.

Following Madrid's victory over Barcelona in the El Clasico, it was disclosed that the Frenchman had suffered a stress fracture in the second metatarsal of his left foot, per the club's official website.

According to Super Sport, although a return timeline wasn't specified, reports hinted at a potential two-month absence.

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During his time away from the field, the 23-year-old midfielder stirred worry among fans when he visited a zoo as part of his leisure activities.

He was seen in proximity to a lion, playfully referred to as Leo. Standing close to one of the world's most feared animals, Tchouameni spoke to a camera, detailing his experience at the zoo.

How fans reacted to Tchouameni's daring experience

Fans grew concerned about the risky nature of his adventure, especially filming in such proximity to the lion.

@IkechukwTony bluntly wrote:

"Somebody get him out of there."

A concerned Madridista, @UmeloPeculiar, pleaded with the Frenchman to get away from the lion:

"Tchouameni, please stay away from this Lion. The season hasn’t even gone far yet, please."

@mr_realtwist feared the worst for Tchouameni if things had gone south:

"What if the Lion bites him another four months out again?"

@Cass61489698, on the other hand, made light work of the whole incident:

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"A crippled foot is not enough. Tchou is now trying to get eaten up by the lion."

@glaskara_, instead, chipped in with a joke:

"He's gonna win the duel, as always, anyway."

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Tchouameni dismisses claims that Gavi injured him

In the first El Clasico of the season held at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Aurelien Tchouameni suffered an injury, prompting discussions about Gavi's potential involvement in the incident, Sports Brief reported.

A video circulating on social media showed Gavi pursuing a loose ball, colliding with Tchouameni, fuelling the claims the Barcelona youngster caused the injury.

However, the Frenchman promptly clarified the situation, dismissing claims that the Spanish midfielder had anything to do with his misfortune.