Real Madrid announced on Tuesday that their Brazilian defender Éder Militão underwent successful surgery on his left leg, a step that ends the player's hopes of participating with his national team "Seleção" in the 2026 World Cup finals.

Details of the Surgery and Real Madrid's Statement

The Royal Club confirmed in an official statement that Militão underwent surgery in Finland under the supervision of its medical staff to treat a proximal hamstring tendon tear. This severe injury occurred during the team's match against Alavés in Week 33 of La Liga, which ended in a (2-1) victory for "Los Blancos".

Long Absence and a Major Blow for Brazil National Team

Although the medical statement did not specify an exact return date, press reports in Spain and and Brazil agreed that:

• Absence period: No less than a minimum of 5 months.

• World Cup status: The 28-year-old defender's absence from the World Cup finals scheduled for (the United States, Canada, and Mexico) next summer has been confirmed.

"Militão is considered a fundamental pillar in the Samba defense, and his absence represents a major technical dilemma for Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti, who has always described him as one of the best defenders in the world."

Recurring Physical Challenges for the "Seleção" Defender

This injury adds to the player's suffering, as he has endured a nightmare of injuries over the past two years, having previously suffered two anterior cruciate ligament tears, which affected the stability of his career with Real Madrid and the Brazilian national team.

Expected Timeline for Militão's Recovery:

1. Coming days: Beginning of the rehabilitation program and physical therapy.

2. First three months: Muscle strength recovery training.

3. Fifth month: Gradual return to group training (out of World Cup contention).

This injury is a devastating blow to coach Ancelotti's plans in the final stretch of "La Liga" and to the ambitions of the Brazilian national team, which seeks to reclaim the global title absent since 2002.