Spanish defender Dani Carvajal is set to face an extended period on the sidelines, as confirmed by Real Madrid on Sunday. The club announced that he will require surgery following a serious knee injury sustained during a La Liga match against Villarreal.
According to the statement from Real Madrid, Carvajal has been diagnosed with a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament, a tear in the external collateral ligament, and a rupture of the popliteus tendon in his right leg. This unfortunate injury occurred in the closing moments of the match on Saturday night, which saw the reigning champions secure a 2-0 victory over Villarreal. With this win, Real Madrid has pulled level with La Liga leaders Barcelona, who were set to face Alaves on Sunday.
The 32-year-old Madrid captain went down in pain after trying to clear the ball while under pressure from Villarreal winger Yeremy Pino. Following the diagnosis, Carvajal took to social media, specifically Instagram, to confirm that he would be sidelined for several months due to the serious nature of his cruciate ligament injury. In his post, he stated, “A serious cruciate ligament injury has been confirmed; I’m going to have to undergo surgery and be out for a few months. 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.”
In addition to the news about his injury, Real Madrid announced later on Sunday that Carvajal had reached an agreement to extend his contract, which was originally set to expire at the end of the current season. This extension underscores the club’s confidence in his abilities and their commitment to him, even as he faces the challenges of recovery ahead.
