Article by Aurelian Botezatu – Published on Sunday, 26 April 2026, 08:08 / Updated on Sunday, 26 April 2026 08:09
Injured against Alaves, Real Madrid defender Eder Militao will most likely undergo surgery that will make him unavailable for the 2026 World Cup.
Having returned from some time on the field, Eder Militao is once again facing a serious health problem that will most likely cost him his presence at the 2026 World Cup.
In the case of conservative treatment, there is a high risk of recurrence
The centre-back was switched to Alavés due to hamstring pain, diagnosed a few days later by Real Madrid's medical staff right an injury to the biceps femoris muscle of the left leg.
There is the solution of conservative treatment, with a return to the turf in 5 weekswhich means he would only miss the final of the championship in Spain. But the danger of suffering a relapse is very high.
Eder Militao would have chosen to have surgery
However, the daily AS claims that the Brazilian would have consulted with several doctors and would have decided on a surgical intervention, the safest way to a risk-free recovery.
Which, according to the mentioned publication, means that the Real Madrid defender will not be available to coach Carlo Ancelotti for the final tour of Canada, USA and Mexico, which starts in 7 weeks.
In the case of the latter scenario, Militão's recovery time is estimated at around four or five months, which would allow him to be at his best for the start of the 2026-27 season, although his injury-strewn history suggests caution.
Kylian Mbappe will undergo an MRI on Monday
Militao is not the only problem of the blanco club. Real are also dealing with the absence of Kylian Mbappé. The French international felt discomfort towards the end of the match against Betis (1-1) and initial tests suggested a thigh sprain.
On Monday, when Alvaro Arbeloa's players return to training, Mbappe will undergo an MRI to assess the extent of the injury.
