Militao Suffers Serious Muscle Tear As Real Madrid’s Defensive Problems Grow

‎Bad news for Real Madrid as Militao has sustained a muscle tear affecting the proximal tendon in his left leg, likely sidelining him for several months.

‎Medical tests confirmed the severity of the injury, which occurred during Real Madrid’s defeat to Celta Vigo on Sunday, December 7.

‎”After tests carried out on our player Eder Militao by the Medical Services of Real Madrid, he has been diagnosed with a tear in the biceps femoris of his left leg, affecting the proximal tendon. Awaiting further developments.”

‎How long will Militao be out?

‎The medical report doesn’t specify a recovery time, but these types of muscle injuries, especially when the tendon or muscle insertion is affected, are typically slower to heal.

‎As a result, rehabilitation is expected to take longer than usual. Militao could be sidelined for the next three to four months.

‎His discomfort was already visible during the initial examination, as medical staff assisted him off the pitch against Celta.

‎With Militao out, defensive problems are piling up for Xabi Alonso, who already has Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dani Carvajal, Dean Huijsen, Ferland Mendy, and David Alaba in the treatment room.

‎For the next league match, Álvaro Carreras and Fran García will be unavailable after receiving red cards in the previous game.

‎That leaves Antonio Rüdiger and Raúl Asencio as the only defenders expected to be fit for Sunday’s fixture against Alavés on December 14.