Overview
- Spanish outlet AS, cited by Ouest-France, reports the Real Madrid defender will have surgery for a hamstring injury and face about four months out, which rules him out of the World Cup.
- An MRI found a lesion in the left biceps femoris muscle after he felt pain against Alavés and asked to be substituted before half-time.
- Early guidance suggested a four to five week layoff, yet he chose an operation to cut the risk of a relapse even though it extends his absence.
- He is a first-choice partner to Marquinhos for Brazil, and his loss adds to concerns with Rodrygo already ruled out and Estevão uncertain.
- He is expected to be fit for the start of next season with his club, but he will miss what would have been his second World Cup after debuting in 2022.