Militao out two weeks after suffering a serious groin injury, Real Madrid confirmed today. The club published a medical report detailing the defender’s diagnosis. Éder Militão sustained a muscle injury in the adductor magnus of his right leg. This happened during Brazil’s friendly match against Tunisia. Significantly, this marked his second start in just three days for the national team. The injury news creates immediate concerns for the Spanish giants.
The club stated the defender’s return depends entirely on evolution. Consequently, the Brazilian defender will miss four crucial upcoming away games. These matches include fixtures against Elche, Olympiakos, Girona, and Athletic Bilbao. However, the club expects Militão to recover in time. He should return for the pivotal home match against Manchester City. That Champions League fixture carries massive importance.
In the absence of the key defender, the club must find immediate solutions. Raúl Asencio and Dean Huijsen will likely start in the center of the defensive line. However, Huijsen’s physical status requires careful management. He recently suffered muscle fatigue. This fatigue forced him to leave Spain’s training camp early during the international break. The situation demands that Real Madrid adjusts its defensive line quickly. The team needs to maintain its winning momentum without its star defender. The unexpected period of time Militao out two weeks or longer presents a challenging test for the squad depth.
Source: Realmadrid.com / Lucas Navarrete
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