Recurrence of old injury. Real Madrid defender to undergo surgery and miss the World Cup

Real Madrid defender Eder Militao, who has once again been sidelined due to health issues, will miss the World Cup. The Brazilian footballer is set to undergo surgery on his left hip.

According to journalist Miguel Ángel Díaz, the player had to reopen the scar from a previous injury sustained in December during a match against Celta. The current condition required renewed medical intervention.

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Unfortunately for both the player and the Brazil national team, the recovery will be lengthy, and Militao will miss the upcoming World Cup in North America. In the current campaign, the 28-year-old defender has scored 2 goals in 21 appearances for Real Madrid.