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Brazil's Eder Militao undergoes surgery, expected to miss 2026 World Cup
TL;DR
Eder Militao underwent surgery for a torn hamstring and is expected to miss the 2026 World Cup. The procedure was performed by Finnish orthopedic surgeon Lasse Lempainen.
Key points
- Eder Militao underwent surgery for a torn hamstring
- Surgery performed by Lasse Lempainen
- Expected to miss the 2026 World Cup
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Real Madrid defender Eder Militao (C) sustained a left hamstring tear during a win over Alaves on April 21 in Madrid. Photo by Juanjo Martin/EPA
April 28 (UPI) -- Brazilian defender Eder Militao underwent surgery on his torn hamstring, Real Madrid announced Tuesday.
Sources told GloboEsporte.com, Spain's Cadena COPE and reporter Fabrizio Ramano that Militao is expected to miss the 2026 World Cup due to his recovery.
Madrid said Finnish orthopedic surgeon Lasse Lempainen performed the procedure on the ruptured proximal tendon of the biceps femoris in the defender's left leg, and he will start his recovery "in the coming days."
"Anyone who knows me knows how much I dedicated myself and worked hard to be in my best physical condition; but unfortunately, I have to take care of my body so that I can play for Real Madrid and the National Team with confidence," Militao wrote on Instagram.
Militao said "everything is fine" after his surgery. He thanked fans for their support.
Q&A
What injury did Eder Militao sustain?
Eder Militao sustained a torn hamstring during a match against Alaves.
Who performed Eder Militao's surgery?
The surgery was performed by Finnish orthopedic surgeon Lasse Lempainen.
Will Eder Militao play in the 2026 World Cup?
Eder Militao is expected to miss the 2026 World Cup due to his recovery from surgery.