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Rodrygo focuses on recovery plan after season-ending injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 6:20 AM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Rodrygo focuses on recovery plan after season-ending injury

Summary

Real Madrid forward Rodrygo is following a specialized 'Body Recomposition' program as he recovers from a cruciate ligament injury sustained on March 2. The player missed the FIFA World Cup and the start of the current season. The program aims to improve his physical condition by reducing body fat and increasing muscle mass. Doctors suggest he should return to the field in January after the Christmas break, while Rodrygo is pushing for an earlier comeback in a Cup game on December 16. His return will see him compete for a starting position against teammates Arda Guler, Yan Diomande, and Brahim Diaz.

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Status Watch

•Rodrygo suffered a season-ending cruciate ligament injury on March 2.
•He is undergoing a 'Body Recomposition' program to aid recovery.
•Doctors recommend a return in January, while he aims for December 16.
•Rodrygo will face competition for a starting position upon his return.

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6:20 AMYahoo Sports — Injured Real Madrid forward following special ‘body recomposition’ plan for physical and emotional improvement

What they're saying

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March 2nd was the fateful day that Rodrygo suffered a devastating and season-ending cruciate ligament injury, and six months have already passed.The player missed the FIFA World Cup, and even the firs...
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