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Real Madrid appoints new doctor to combat injury issues

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 2:20 PM

Last updated Jul 11, 2026

Real Madrid appoints new doctor to combat injury issues

Summary

Real Madrid has appointed Dr. Alexandre Creuze as the new head doctor for the first team, aiming to address the club's ongoing injury crisis. Last season, the team faced a staggering 52 injuries, significantly affecting their performance. Creuze, previously with AS Monaco, will work alongside Dr. Niko Mihic, the club's top medical authority. With extensive experience in sports medicine, Creuze's role is seen as crucial for improving player health and performance ahead of the 2026-27 season.

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Status Watch

•Dr. Alexandre Creuze joins Real Madrid from AS Monaco.
•Real Madrid suffered 52 injuries last season.
•Creuze will work under Dr. Niko Mihic.
•The appointment aims to prevent future injuries.
•Changes come ahead of the 2026-27 season.

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2:20 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid take another step to solve injury crisis with new doctor appointment

What they're saying

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Jose Mourinho would have to find a solution for several problems if he wants to get his Real Madrid team firing on all cylinders going into the 2026-27 season. Making Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe...
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