Rodrygo has had a very difficult season. He was demoted to the bench and there were rumors that he might leave the merengue team. And just when things seemed to be starting to improve, the Brazilian winger suffered a serious knee injury that will keep him sidelined for the rest of the season, ending his chances of joining Ancelotti’s side for the 2026 World Cup.
The important thing for Rodrigo now is to turn the page as soon as possible and focus on his recovery for next season, and the player himself admits that.
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When will Rodrygo return to the field?
Brazilian striker Rodrygo is starting a new chapter in his professional career. The Real Madrid player has successfully undergone surgery on his right knee after sustaining a torn anterior cruciate ligament and lateral meniscus, one of the most complex injuries in professional football.
The surgery will be the start of a long rehabilitation process that will keep the striker off the pitch for several months. According to normal medical estimates for this type of injury, a return to play could be as late as 2027 at the latest.
Rodrigo’s post-surgery message
Hours after the surgery, the soccer player took to social media to share a message full of optimism and faith with his followers.
A new story begins today. A new Rodrigo is born. I am ready to go through this whole process and live God’s blessings in my life
In the same post, he also thanked the support he received after the severity of his injury became known.
I am so grateful for all the loving messages. Thank God, everything went well with the surgery!
The message also included photos taken before and after the surgery, expressing the player’s desire to convey peace of mind to his fans.
Rodrigo’s absence poses a big challenge not only for Real Madrid’s Arbeloa, who saw the Brazilian striker as a key piece of the Merengues’ attack, but also for Verde Amarella, with Rodrygo being one of Ancelotti’s favorites to occupy the attacking triangular position alongside Vinicius, just as he was at Madrid.
Los Blancos are in danger of ending the season without winning the title, which would be a huge failure for a demanding team like Real Madrid. The reality is that today they are not favorites to win the Champions League or La Liga, but Madrid fans are not used to this.
