MADRID (AP) — Brazilian and Real Madrid defender Éder Militão underwent surgery on Tuesday to fix a hamstring problem that will prevent him from playing in the World Cup.
The recovery process for this type of surgery takes at least a few months, according to Spanish media reports. Brazil makes its World Cup debut on June 14, less than seven weeks away.
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Militão was injured in Madrid’s 2-1 victory over Alavés in La Liga last week.
Madrid said that the center-back underwent successful surgery “for a rupture of the proximal tendon of the biceps femoris of his left leg.”
“Militão will begin his recovery work in the coming days,” Madrid added, without giving a timetable for the player’s return.
The 28-year-old Brazil international has been plagued by injuries throughout his career, including serious knee problems.
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