Real Madrid defender Éder Militão will need to undergo surgery. Ele suffered a muscle injury to the biceps femoris of his left leg and will not recover in time for Copa from Mundo in 2026. The information was confirmed by sources linked to the Spanish club. The estimated recovery time is around four months.
Real Madrid updates the player’s clinical status
The Meringue club reported the injury last Thursday. Inicialmente, the report did not indicate surgery. Exames in more detail, however, showed the need for intervention. The problem occurred during the match against Alavés, by La Liga. Militão felt pain in his left thigh and left the field.
- The affected muscle is the same one torn in December last year
- On the previous occasion, the defender was away for around four months
- The scar from the previous injury has reopened, according to Spanish press reports
- Real Madrid has not yet announced the exact date of the surgery
- The player will miss the remainder of the European season
Real Madrid’s last match of the season is scheduled for May 24th against Athletic Bilbao. Militão should not return to action before then. The club’s medical department is now working on planning post-surgery recovery.
Impacto in preparation for the Brazilian team
The CBF received information about the risk of surgery. The entity awaits the official statement from Real Madrid, scheduled for this Monday. The call for Copa of Mundo takes place on May 18th. Coach Carlo Ancelotti, who leads the team, will have to adjust plans without the defender.
Militão was one of the options for the starting defense. Ele has accumulated experience in major competitions and was being monitored by the technical committee. Brasil’s debut is scheduled for June 13 against Marrocos at MetLife Stadium at Nova Jersey. Group C still has Haiti and Escócia.
Detalhes Injury and Recent History
The current injury is a recurrence. Militão had recovered from the tear in the same left biceps femoris. Ele returned to playing and normally participated in Real Madrid’s training and games. The new condition requires longer care to avoid future complications.
Médicos assess that reopening the scar increased its severity. Procedimentos Surgery for this type of muscle injury usually requires intense rehabilitation. The focus now is on the quality of recovery so that the athlete can return without limitations.
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Além of Militão, attacker Rodrygo is also out. Ele is recovering from surgery on his right knee, carried out after a serious injury in early March. The CBF medical department is monitoring both cases closely.
The absence of two important players from Real Madrid represents a challenge for the tactical scheme. Ancelotti knows their style well, but will need to test new combinations in preparatory friendlies. The team is looking for solid alternatives in defense and attack.
Próximos steps for Real Madrid and the player
The Spanish club is expected to release more details about the surgical procedure in the coming days. Militão remains at Madri to begin treatment. The priority is the long-term health of the athlete.
Mundo’s Copa starts in June. With an estimated four months of recovery, the defender will not be physically fit to compete in the tournament. Ele must follow the competition from the outside, focusing on the gradual return to the field.