Rodrygo Goes set for lengthy recovery after knee injury

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Last updated Jul 18, 2026

Rodrygo Goes set for lengthy recovery after knee injury
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Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes faces a long recovery after suffering a complete rupture of his anterior cruciate ligament and a meniscus tear during a La Liga match against Getafe on March 2, 2026. Initially expected to undergo rehabilitation, Rodrygo is not anticipated to return competitively until early 2027, missing significant fixtures including the Champions League and the World Cup. He underwent surgery on March 10, with rehabilitation expected to take approximately 10 to 12 months. Currently, he is focused on recovery while teammates prepare for the upcoming season.

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  • Rodrygo suffered a severe knee injury in March 2026.
  • He underwent successful surgery on March 10, 2026.
  • Rodrygo is expected to return in early 2027.
  • His injury sidelines him for the entire 2026/27 season.
  • Rodrygo misses key fixtures including the World Cup.
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  • 9:35 AMYahoo SportsInjured Real Madrid forward likely to return in early 2027 – report
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Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes continues to face a long and arduous road to recovery, with the Brazilian international not expected to feature competitively for the club until early 2027, as per a r...

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