OFFICIAL: Militao undergoes surgery to repair hamstring tear
Real Madrid defender Éder Militão has undergone surgery to repair a hamstring tear sustained during a match against Alavés. The procedure, performed by Dr. Lasse Lempainen, was successful and marks the start of his recovery process. Militão is expected to be sidelined for approximately five weeks, ruling him out of the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
- ▪Éder Militão suffered a rupture of the proximal tendon of the biceps femoris in his left leg.
- ▪The surgery was carried out by Dr. Lasse Lempainen under the supervision of Real Madrid’s Medical Services.
- ▪Militão is expected to miss about five weeks of play, including the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
- ▪He is anticipated to return for a significant portion of Real Madrid’s pre-season training.
- ▪The official medical report was published by Real Madrid on April 29, 2026.
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