Eder Militao Suffers Apparent Knee Injury in Real Madrid’s Match Against Athletic Bilbao

In a concerning turn of events for Real Madrid, the stability of the team was once again shaken just over 24 hours after Thibaut Courtois’ severe knee injury. This time, during their match against Athletic Bilbao, the specter of injury reappeared as Eder Militao, a Brazilian center-back, suffered what appeared to be a painful knee injury.

Having already established control with first-half goals by Rodrygo and Jude Bellingham, the game took a dramatic turn shortly after the second half commenced. Militao, in an attempt to retrieve the ball from Sancet, lost his balance and succumbed to an injury in his left knee.

Militao’s visible distress sent immediate alarm signals through the team. His facial expressions and vocal reactions portrayed immense pain, prompting concerns that the injury might be grave. Carlo Ancelotti, who had a clear view of the situation, promptly signaled for Antonio Rudiger to warm up and initiated the substitution process.

Though Militao managed to leave the field under his own power, it’s imperative to note that in cases of knee injuries, such an action doesn’t necessarily indicate the absence of a serious issue. In the hours following the incident, Madrid’s number 3 is scheduled to undergo comprehensive medical assessments to determine the extent of the injury. At the present moment, immediate measures like icing the knee to alleviate inflammation and pain are being taken, postponing an in-depth evaluation of the afflicted knee.

The San Mames crowd, known for their fervor from the opening whistle and their directed sentiments toward Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jr., demonstrated sportsmanship by applauding Militao as he departed the field.

Source: MARCA