He has a right ankle injury. Since the Champions League game with PSG, the footballer felt a recurrence of his injury. However, he is gradually recovering from his problem. He was initially expected to be back for the Super Cup, but his coach confirmed he would miss it.
According to 'AS', he has set another goal to be 100% fit. It is the derby with Atletico Madrid, which will take place on 1st February. In other words, in less than a month's time. The match at the Santiago Bernabeu will take place at 4pm CET.
The initial prospects are positive because the Belgian has been seen a few times giving it is all in order to be back as quickly as possible. He has not been playing for over a month and he is in an advanced stage in his recovery.
Before the encounter against Simeone's men, Real Madrid will have to do without the Belgian star for several games. Those are versus Getafe, Valencia, Sevilla and Real Valladolid.