[Official] Shock of cruciate ligament rupture ahead of World Cup, Real and Brazilian striker Hodrigo 'Season Out'

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Rodrigo (25, Real Madrid), a key winger for the Brazilian national soccer team, was declared "out of the season" 100 days before the opening of the 2026 FIFA 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup.

The Real Madrid club and the Brazilian Football Association announced on the 4th (Korea time) that Hodrigo was diagnosed with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament and outer meniscus in his right knee.

Hodrigu was severely shocked by his knee in the process of falling shortly after being substituted in the 10th minute of the second half in the 26th round of the Spanish Primera Liga against Getafe the previous day.

Hodrigo, who was complaining of severe pain, played until the end of the game, but a detailed examination the next morning revealed a shocking diagnosis, including a cruciate ligament rupture.

The Brazilian Football Association said, "We sympathize with the news that Hodrigo has suffered a serious injury," adding, "The national team's medical staff expressed their intention to maintain contact with Real Madrid's medical staff and provide all the necessary support." I wish Hodrigo a speedy recovery and an early return," he said.

Considering that the cruciate ligament rupture takes seven to nine months to recover, Hodrigo is unlikely to be able to play for a while after the opening of next season as well as 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup.

Hodrigo, a native of Brazil's prestigious Santos Youth, has scored 71 goals in 296 games since joining Real Madrid in 2019, and since 2019, when he was just 18, he has also played for Brazil's A national team, accumulating nine goals in 37 A matches.

Hodrigo, who had accumulated more than 23 offensive points for three consecutive seasons at Real Madrid until last season, was set to play in his second World Cup after the 2022 FIFA Qatar World Cup, but due to unexpected injuries, he ended up focusing on rehabilitation instead of playing in the 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup.

Spanish media Marca said, "The worst prediction has become a reality. "Hodrigo was diagnosed with an anterior cruciate ligament rupture, making it impossible to play in the World Cup as well as the rest of the season," he said. "This serious injury is a big blow not only to the player himself, but also to his team, Real Madrid, and the Brazilian national team."

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