Official: Antonio Rudiger suffers an injury and will be out for three months! | OneFootball

Center back options are declining.

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Real Madrid's defensive options have suffered a significant blow with the news that Antonio Rüdiger is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines. The German international, whose opportunities have been limited this campaign, has now been ruled out entirely after sustaining an injury to the rectus femoris muscle in his left leg.

In an official medical update, the club confirmed the diagnosis, indicating that while his recovery will be monitored, the initial prognosis suggests the center-back could be absent for a period of up to three months.

In a decisive move to address a persistent issue, Jude Bellingham has chosen a surgical solution for his shoulder injury, a procedure that was deliberately scheduled following his commitments in the Club World Cup. The England international has now commenced his rehabilitation process, with the Real Madrid manager providing a tentative timeline for his star midfielder's highly anticipated return to the pitch.