Real Madrid’s Eder Militao Set for Knee Surgery Following ACL Tear:
The LaLiga giants, Real Madrid, confirmed on Sunday that defender Eder Militao’s road to recovery would necessitate surgical intervention.
Eder Militao hyperextended his knee early in the second half of Real Madrid’s triumphant 2-0 victory against Athletic Bilbao during the LaLiga opener.
Eder Militao is poised to join the list of Real Madrid’s casualties with an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, mirroring the unfortunate fate of goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
A poignant scene unfolded during the match as the 25-year-old defender left the field with tears in his eyes.
Real Madrid issued a statement, revealing, “Following comprehensive evaluations conducted on our player Eder Militao, it has been determined that he has sustained a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. The player is scheduled to undergo surgical treatment in the imminent days.”
Militao’s prospective absence from the field could span multiple months, drawing parallels to Courtois, who encountered a similar fate.
Courtois recently underwent surgery after an ACL tear in his left knee sustained during a training session on Thursday.
As the season commences, Militao’s injury leaves Real Madrid with only three operational center-backs: Nacho, Antonio Rüdiger, and David Alaba.