RismadarVoice Reporters, April 27, 2026
A dark cloud is hanging over both Real Madrid and the Samba Boys of Brazil as defender Éder Militão battles yet another injury scare, one that could cost him a place at the upcoming World Cup.
The 28-year-old centre-back was forced off just before halftime during Madrid’s win over Deportivo Alavés after pulling up in discomfort following a challenge.
Early signs suggested it might be precautionary, with head coach Álvaro Arbeloa initially downplaying the severity.
But optimism quickly faded. Subsequent MRI scans confirmed a hamstring injury in Militão’s left leg, worse still, reports indicate it may be a recurrence of the issue that sidelined him back in December.
If confirmed, the defender could require surgery, a scenario that would almost certainly end his hopes of featuring on football’s biggest stage, now less than 50 days away.
It’s a cruel twist in what has been a turbulent run of injuries for the 28-year-old centre-back.
The Brazilian has already endured back-to-back ACL setbacks in recent seasons, making this latest blow feel like a devastating continuation of a frustrating cycle.
Sources close to the situation say a definitive verdict will come on Monday, when Militão undergoes further examinations with Real Madrid’s medical team.
Until then, both club and country are left holding their breath.
For Carlo Ancelotti, the potential absence of one of their defensive pillars would be a major concern heading into the World Cup.
And for Militão, it’s a tense wait that could define the next chapter of his career
