ACL Injury for Militao:
The ACL tear suffered by Eder Militao has dealt another severe blow to Real Madrid. During the 50th minute of their La Liga opener against Athletic Bilbao, a match where Los Blancos emerged victorious with goals from Rodrygo and Jude Bellingham, the defender left the field in tears. The news of the Brazilian international’s extended absence raised major concerns for Madrid on Sunday.
Just a few days prior, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois faced a similar ACL injury during a training session, leading him to miss a significant portion of the season. After replacing Militao with Rudiger on Sunday as he left the field injured, Real Madrid confirmed the news in an official statement.
Their statement read: “Following assessments conducted on our player Eder Militao, he has been diagnosed with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. The player is scheduled for surgery in the coming days.”
Militao’s Injury Incident:
In the early stages of the second half, the 25-year-old defender attempted to challenge Oihan Sancet but got entangled in the turf, resulting in the ACL tear. He fell to the ground in agony, yet Real Madrid’s medical staff managed to carry him off the field without the need for a stretcher.
Finding Defensive Solutions:
While Real Madrid still has Rudiger, Nacho Fernandez, and David Alaba as backup options for Militao, they might need to explore the transfer market to find a replacement for Courtois.
Courtois’ ACL Injury:
Thibaut Courtois faces several months on the sidelines after a horrific knee injury. Sustaining the injury to his left knee during a training session, Courtois left the facility in tears. Real Madrid subsequently confirmed that he suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear. Andriy Lunin remains the sole senior goalkeeper available due to injuries.
Before the severe left knee injury, the Belgian goalkeeper had been training alongside his teammates at Real Madrid in the final training session before the season. Following the injury, the 31-year-old Courtois was reported to have experienced intense pain.
