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Eder Militao is Set To miss the majority of the season due to ACL injury

Real Madrid received a huge shock as Eder Militao sustained an ACL injury during the La Liga opener against Athletic Bilbao

Abishek GoswamiAugust 13, 2023 at 03:12 PM • 1 min read
Eder Militao is Set To miss the majority of the season due to ACL injury
Real Madrid received a huge shock as Eder Militao sustained an ACL injury during the La Liga opener against Athletic Bilbao

Real Madrid defender Eder Militao is set to miss the majority of the season after suffering a serious ligament injury. Thibaut Courtois also suffered the same problem. The Brazil defender went down hurt in Los Blancos' 2-0 win against Athletic Bilbao on Saturday at San Mames. It was Los Blancos' first match of the season in La Liga and Militao left the pitch in tears.

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"(Militao) has been diagnosed with a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee," Madrid said Sunday in a statement. The club also confirmed the 25-year-old will take surgery on the injury in the coming days. Madrid are poised to sign Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea on loan to replace Courtois.

They have cover for Militao in the squad too, including Germany international Antonio Rudiger and versatile defender Nacho. They can play alongside David Alaba. Courtois suffered his knee injury in training on Thursday ahead of the start of the season and will also undertake surgery.

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