Rodrygo blow: cruciate injury rules him out of 2026 World Cup | OneFootball

What began as a concern on Monday at the Santiago Bernabéu 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 no longer had substitutions available, will be out of action for more than six months, officially ruling him out for the 2026 World Cup.

In the absence of the official medical statement from Real Madrid, various sources confirm the severity of the attacker's injury, who was just reappearing after missing the last five matches due to suspension and physical discomfort.

This absence represents a strategic blow for Carlo Ancelotti. Rodrygo was an irreplaceable piece in his lineup for the World Cup, and his absence forces the coach to seek 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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