Real Madrid revealed in an official statement the nature of the injury suffered by Eder Militao, which forced him to leave Sunday’s match against Celta Vigo after just 24 minutes.
From the outset, the muscle injury appeared serious, to the point that the Brazilian international was unable to walk, and pessimism was palpable at the Santiago Bernabéu.
According to Real Madrid’s statement, Militao is suffering from a tear in his left hamstring muscle with an impact on the proximal tendon.
In practice, the injury is much worse than the initial diagnosis made by the doctors during the match, which will significantly extend the player’s absence from Real Madrid.
The newspaper AS indicated that Militao’s expected recovery time will be between three and four months, with no hope of him returning to action before next April.
This injury represents a significant blow to Real Madrid, as it reduces Xabi Alonso’s options at center-back and suggests that Florentino Pérez may be forced to enter the winter transfer market to sign a new defender, even if only on loan.
It’s worth noting that Militao suffered a cruciate ligament tear at the beginning of last season, but he recovered quickly and returned towards the end of the season, delivering consistent performances that made him a key player for Los Blancos this season. This makes his injury particularly difficult for both him and his team.
