Rodrygo blow: cruciate injury ends his 2026 World Cup hopes | OneFootball

What began as a concern on Monday at the Santiago Bernabéu has ended up being confirmed as the worst possible news: Rodrygo Goes has suffered a torn cruciate ligament in his knee. The Brazilian winger, who had to leave the field when Álvaro Arbeloa’s team had no substitutions left, will be out of action for more than six months, officially ruling him out of the 2026 World Cup.

Although Real Madrid has yet to release an official medical statement, various sources confirm the severity of the attacker’s injury, who was just making his return after missing the last five matches due to suspension and physical discomfort.

This absence is a strategic blow for Carlo Ancelotti. Rodrygo was an irreplaceable part of his plans for the World Cup, and his absence forces the coach to look for alternatives. On the horizon for the Canarinha, names like Vinícius, Raphinha, Matheus Cunha, Estevão, Gabriel Martinelli, or even Neymar now appear as the main options to fill the offensive gap left by the former Santos player.

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