Belgian Thibaut CourtoisThe Real Madrid goalkeeper has successfully undergone surgery for a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, the merengue club announced on Thursday.
In a press release, Real Madrid stated that Courtois’ operation was performed by Dr. Manuel Leyes “under the supervision of the medical service” of the Madrid club itself.
So, Real Madrid clarified that the Belgian goalkeeper “will begin the recovery process in the coming days.”
Courtois suffered this injury on 10 August during a training session, as a result of which Kepa Arrizabalaga was signed as a replacement.
Courtois’ new medical report.#Real Madrid
— Real Madrid FC (@realmadrid) August 17, 2023
For his part, the Brazilian defender of the merengue team, Eder Militaowas also successfully operated on this Thursday about a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, which he suffered on the first match day of La Liga in San Mames, during an intervention by specialist Manuel Leyes under the supervision of doctors in Madrid.
Real Madrid have scheduled surgeries for Thursday for two serious knee injuries sustained by two of its supports, Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and centre-back Militao, both of which were performed by the same doctor Manuel Leyes, who had already operated on Marco Asensio in 2019.
The medical report does not specify a withdrawal time, which typically varies between six and eight months depending on each player, and notes that Militao “will begin the recovery process in the next few days” after the successful completion of the intervention.
New medical report from Militão.#Real Madrid
— Real Madrid FC (@realmadrid) August 17, 2023
(According to information from Europe Press)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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