Real Madrid Confirms Éder Militão’s Left Thigh Muscle Rupture With Tendon Involvement

Overview

• Diagnostic imaging showed a rupture of the left biceps femoris with proximal tendon involvement, the club announced.
• Militão left the first half against Celta de Vigo with significant pain in his left thigh and required assistance to exit the field.
• Spanish outlet Marca reports an expected three-to-four month layoff, which would place a potential return shortly before the World Cup.
• The club statement did not outline a treatment plan or specify whether surgery is anticipated.
• This is his third medical issue of the season and follows a November right adductor rupture and a history that includes two knee ligament injuries.