Madrid's Carvajal To Miss Several Months After Serious Knee Injury
Faizan Hashmi Published October 06, 2024 | 05:20 PM
Madrid, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 6th Oct, 2024) Spanish defender Dani Carvajal is facing several months on the sidelines, Real Madrid confirmed Sunday, saying he needed surgery after a serious knee injury during a La Liga match against Villarreal.
"He has been diagnosed with a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament, a rupture of the external collateral ligament and a rupture of the popliteus tendon in his right leg," Real Madrid said in a statement.
Madrid captain Carvajal hurt his knee in the final minutes of the reigning champions' 2-0 win over Villarreal on Saturday night which saw the team pull level with La Liga leaders Barca, who face Alaves on Sunday.
Carvajal, 32, went down in agony after attempting to clear a ball under pressure from Villarreal winger Yeremy Pino.
The right-back, who won Euro 2024 with Spain this summer, confirmed he would miss a few months on social media network Instagram.
"A serious cruciate ligament injury has been confirmed, I'm going to have to undergo surgery and be out for a few months," wrote Carvajal.
"I can't wait to start my recovery and come back like a beast. Thank you very much to everyone for your messages, I feel very loved.
"
Later Sunday, the European champions announced Carvajal had previously agreed a deal to extend his contract, which was due to expire at the end of the season.
"Real Madrid announces that, as planned, we have agreed with Dani Carvajal the extension of our player's contract, who remains linked to the club until 30 June 2026," said Los Blancos in a statement.
Carvajal was offered support on social media by his team-mates and celebrity figures.
"Keep up the good work Dani! You will come back stronger," wrote Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz.
Last season Real Madrid missed Thibaut Courtois and Eder Militao for much of the campaign with similar knee injuries.
Spain will be without Carvajal in the months ahead too, along with Manchester City midfielder Rodri Hernandez, also sidelined with a serious knee injury.
Madrid also confirmed winger Vinicius Junior, who scored in the win over Villarreal, had suffered a neck injury, although Spanish reports expect him to be fit after the international break.
rs-rbs/bsp/pb
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Foreign Secretary reaffirms Pakistan's commitment to UN peacekeeping
Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal pledges ..
Trump, Harris make last-ditch pleas to voters ahead of Election Day, with Muslim ..
MPAs directed to ensure presence in KP Assembly
Striking workers weigh latest Boeing contract offer
Consul General Hussain Muhammad inspires youth at PAD’s Future Fest Education ..
Flood mishandling fuels fury at Spain royals, PM: experts
Stock markets hesitant before knife-edge US election
SHRC holds seminar on HR awareness & law
KP CM vows to promote education on modern lines
Senate approves 6 bills including Supreme Court (Number of Judges) (Amendment) B ..
KP Assembly approves resolution for closing marriages halls at 10pm
More Stories From World
-
Trump, Harris make last-ditch pleas to voters ahead of Election Day, with Muslims split on candidate ..
16 minutes ago -
Striking workers weigh latest Boeing contract offer
16 minutes ago -
Consul General Hussain Muhammad inspires youth at PAD’s Future Fest Education & Career Expo
25 minutes ago -
Flood mishandling fuels fury at Spain royals, PM: experts
16 minutes ago -
Aid restrictions and dismantling UNRWA will compound Gazans’ suffering: UN
1 hour ago -
Two Iran Guards killed in aircraft crash during combat: state media
2 hours ago
-
Four wounded by axe in fight on Paris suburban train
2 hours ago -
Final US campaign blitz for Harris and Trump
2 hours ago -
Alert level raised after six killed by Indonesia volcano eruption
4 hours ago -
Germany's Baerbock vows 'rock-solid' Ukraine support as Russia advances
7 hours ago -
Spain dreads more flood deaths as more rain expected
7 hours ago -
Myanmar's beloved Asian elephant Momo celebrates 71st birthday at Yangon Zoo
7 hours ago