By R. Alexander Núñez
The Brazil national team loses one of its defenders for the next World Cup. Eder Militao will not be available for the tournament to be played in United States, Mexico and Canadaafter confirming an injury that will force him to undergo surgery and leave him out of activity for several months, as reported ESPN.
The central Valid Madrid He will not play again for the remainder of the season with his club. The disease, located in the biceps femoris of the left legpresented an unfavorable evolution after new medical evaluations, which led to conservative treatment being ruled out.
Militao suffered discomfort during a match against Alavés, in an action before half-time that forced him to request a change immediately. Although a shorter recovery time was initially estimated, subsequent studies confirmed a more complex scenario.
Medical decision and recent history
The tests determined that the footballer suffered a relapse in a previously affected area. The current injury involves a reopening of the scar left by the muscle problem recorded in December, which increased the risk of complications.
Initially, the medical team considered two alternatives. Without surgery, the estimated time of sick leave was around five weeksalthough with a high probability of relapse. The surgery, finally chosen, extends the recovery to a period close to four or five months, but considerably reduces the possibility of a new injury.
This setback prevents the defender from playing in his second World Cup. In Qatar 2022Militao started without minutes, although he later established himself as a starter in several presentations playing as a right back. In that tournament, Brazil was eliminated by Croatia in the penalty shootout after drawing 1-1 in regulation time.
The absence adds to other absences that affect the Valid Madrid environment and, consequently, the team led by Carlo Ancelotti. According to the information available, Rodrygo Goes It is also outside the call.
The Spanish team, for its part, faces an accumulation of physical problems in its squad. Arda Güler He will be out for three to four weeks with a hamstring injury, while Kylian Mbappé He was unable to complete the last match against Valid Betis due to overload.
Militao’s medical situation marks a new adjustment in Brazil’s planning for the World Cup, in a context where decisions about recovery and prevention are decisive for players who aspire to reach the tournament in good condition.
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