Rodrygo ruled out of World Cup due to knee injury
Rodrygo Goes, winger for Real Madrid, has suffered a serious knee injury. The club confirmed that he has a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament and a tear of the lateral meniscus in his right leg. This injury means he will miss the World Cup with Brazil this summer. Real Madrid will also be without Rodrygo as they face upcoming matches without several key players.
Match highlights
- Rodrygo sustained the injury during Real Madrid’s 1-0 home defeat by Getafe, where he appeared as a substitute.
- Medical tests confirmed the extent of his injury, ruling him out for the World Cup and upcoming club fixtures.
- Rodrygo had only just returned after a month out with tendonitis before suffering this new injury.
- With Rodrygo and Kylian Mbappe both sidelined, Real Madrid has only three fit attackers available.
- The team faces Manchester City in the Champions League last 16 at the Santiago Bernabeu next week.
