Real Madrid will be without Rodrygo for some time. The injury he suffered during the remarkable comeback against Borussia Dortmund at the Bernabeu, which ended 5-2, has led the Spanish club to schedule medical tests to assess the extent of the Brazilian's physical problem: a muscle injury to his right hamstring.
This is bad news for Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti, as the 2001-born star will miss not only the Clasico against Barcelona but also the matches against Valencia and Milan on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
The verdict. Dr. González confirmed Rodrygo's unavailability, stating the injury could sideline him for 3 or 4 weeks: "The injury is to the hamstrings of his right leg. Looking at the footage, Rodrygo asked for a substitution immediately after feeling the sharp pain, which clearly indicates a significant injury. It's important to note that the hamstrings are fully involved in movements like acceleration, speed, and braking, with both eccentric and concentric contractions, which means the risk of injury is much higher compared to other muscle groups. Recovery times are also longer, with the added complication that setbacks due to rushing the recovery process are more frequent. Therefore, I believe Rodrygo will be out of action for at least three or four weeks," as reported by AS, and relayed via Milan News.
