Overview
- Real Madrid's medical update says Militão has a muscular injury to the adductor magnus in his right leg, with no recovery timetable provided.
- The defender asked to be substituted in the 57th minute of Brazil’s draw with Tunisia after feeling discomfort early in the match.
- Diario AS reports an expected layoff of around two weeks, with other reports suggesting two to three weeks.
- He is set to miss Elche and Olympiacos and could also be out for Girona and Athletic Club, with AS noting a goal of having him ready for Manchester City.
- Real Madrid's centre-back depth is strained as Dean Huijsen returned with a knock and Antonio Rüdiger is not yet at full load, with Raúl Asencio mentioned as a likely fill-in and Aurélien Tchouaméni an emergency option.