Militao Faces Lengthy Recovery Due to Severe Thigh Injury

Injury Details

Militao has sustained a significant tendon injury to his thigh, which is anticipated to keep him out of action for approximately four months.

Incident Overview

The injury occurred shortly before halftime during Sunday’s 2-0 loss at home against Celta Vigo.

Previous Injuries

This marks the third time this season that Militao has faced injury challenges. Earlier issues included a bruise sustained during a derby match and a strain to his right adductor, which caused him to miss two games.

Additional Player Updates

Alongside Militao, several other players are also grappling with injuries:

• Dani Carvajal: Underwent arthroscopy on his right knee.
• Trent Alexander-Arnold: Suffered a tear in his left quadriceps.
• Dean Huijsen: Currently dealing with knee issues.
• David Alaba: Facing problems with his right soleus muscle.
• Ferland Mendy: Dealing with a tear of his right hamstring.