Real Madrid's Rodrygo aims for January return after knee injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 7:10 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Rodrygo, who has been sidelined since March due to a serious knee injury, is reportedly focused on making his return to competitive action in January. The injury, described as a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament and the lateral meniscus of his right leg, has kept him from participating in this summer's World Cup. Recently observed ramping up his recovery at Valdebebas, Rodrygo's progress is being closely monitored by Real Madrid's medical staff, and the club estimates a ten-month recovery process for him.
- •Rodrygo suffered a serious knee injury in March.
- •He has missed this summer's World Cup due to his injury.
- •Club estimates a recovery timeline of at least ten months.
- •Rodrygo could be back in competitive action by January.
- •He is currently undergoing rehabilitation at Valdebebas.
- 7:10 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid star eyeing January return to the pitch
"An update on the progress being enjoyed by Real Madrid star Rodrygo in his ongoing efforts to return to the pitch has come to the fore online this week.Frontman Rodrygo has for his part been sidelined...
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