Real Madrid confirms Rodrygo tore his ligament 100 days before the World Cup

Brazilian forward Rodrygo will miss the rest of the season and next summer's World Cup after suffering a tear of the anterior cruciate ligament and the outer meniscus in his right leg, Real Madrid reported on Tuesday.

Real Madrid confirms Rodrygo tore his ligament 100 days before the World Cup

TL;DR

  • Rodrygo has suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament and outer meniscus in his right leg.
  • He will miss the rest of the current season and the World Cup.
  • Recovery time for this type of injury is estimated to be between 10 and 12 months.
  • Rodrygo played in five matches for Brazil in the 2022 World Cup.
  • He had three goals and six assists in 27 appearances for Real Madrid this season.
  • Real Madrid has been heavily impacted by injuries, with Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham also sidelined.