Real Madrid’s Eder Militao suffers injury blow ahead of World Cup Qualifiers
Real Madrid’s defensive pillar Eder Militao has withdrawn from Brazil’s national team due to a fresh leg injury, a setback that adds to an already challenging season for the Spanish giants.
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed Militao’s departure on Thursday, following a muscle issue in his right thigh after a training session.
Militao, 26, felt discomfort during Wednesday’s session with Brazil’s squad, who are preparing for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Paraguay.
Medical tests on Thursday confirmed the presence of a minor muscle injury, forcing him out of the squad. The CBF expressed its support for Militao, wishing him a swift recovery.
This injury raises concerns for Real Madrid, as Militao had already spent significant time sidelined last season with a torn ACL. His latest setback adds to Real Madrid’s growing injury list at the start of the season.
Midfielders Eduardo Camavinga, Dani Ceballos, and Jude Bellingham have all faced fitness issues in recent weeks, while David Alaba remains on the road to recovery from his own ACL injury suffered last season.
Brazil will now need to adjust their defensive plans for the upcoming qualifiers without their key defender. Militao’s absence is a significant blow, both for his country and for Real Madrid, who will be closely monitoring his recovery as they juggle their early season fixtures.
For Militao, this injury comes at a time when he was eager to cement his place in both club and country’s plans for the upcoming season.
Fans of both Brazil and Real Madrid will now be hoping that this is only a short-term issue for a player whose presence on the pitch has become indispensable.
