Marcelo’s son and Real Madrid youth prodigy risk missing out on U17 World Cup after injury

It has been quite the day at La Fabrica . In the morning, it was reported that Iker Casillas has decided to pull out both his kids from the academy due to sporting reasons. Now, there is another news surrounding another famous kid at La Fabrica , in the form of Enzo Alves, who now faces a race against time to be fit for the upcoming U-17 World Cup. The son of Real Madrid legend Marcelo, Alves was forced off injured during his side’s youth clash against Rayo Vallecano and is now doubtful for the tournament in Qatar. Injury scare for Enzo Alves According to Diario AS , Enzo was withdrawn in the first half of Real Madrid Juvenil A’s meeting with Rayo after he felt discomfort during a challenge. Enzo Alves is regarded highly at La Fabrica. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images) Early indications for the young forward suggest it could be related to the psoas, the deep hip flexor connecting the lower spine to the upper leg. The young forward was withdrawn in the first half of Real Madrid Juvenil A’s meeting with their Rayo counterparts after feeling discomfort during a challenge. Alves is set to undergo medical tests over the coming days to determine the exact severity of the issue. His evolution in the next few hours will be crucial to his chances. A possible absence would be a significant setback for Spain coach David Cubillo, who has called up his squad to begin preparations for the tournament. La Roja open their Group stage campaign against China on November 20, before facing Fiji on the 23rd and rounding off the group against Morocco. Big pressure on Alves Can Enzo Alves recover in time? (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images) This is hardly the news Alves was hoping for. As the son of a club legend, the youngster was hoping to make a name for himself by performing well for Spain at the World Cup. Indeed, his father, Marcelo, is one of the most decorated players in the club’s history, and Enzo has been tipped as another promising product of La Fabrica. Representing Spain at a World Cup would mark a notable milestone in his early career, so it will be interesting to see whether or not the youngster is able to recover in time.