Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal is set for arthroscopic surgery after a ‘loose body’ was detected in his right knee, with recovery expected to take months.
Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal is scheduled for arthroscopic surgery after a ‘loose body’ was detected in his right knee. This is the same knee where he sustained a cruciate ligament rupture, an external collateral ligament rupture, and a popliteal tendon rupture on October 5, 2024, highlighting a history of significant issues in that joint.
Real Madrid confirmed the diagnosis in an official statement, which read: “Following tests carried out on our captain Dani Carvajal by the club’s medical services, he has been diagnosed with the presence of a loose body in his right knee. Carvajal will undergo arthroscopic surgery.”
Reports from ‘El Partidazo de COPE’ suggest the estimated recovery period for such an injury is between two and three months. This timeline means the full-back is likely to miss the remainder of the year for Real Madrid.
Carvajal featured as a second-half substitute in the recent match against FC Barcelona, completing the game without apparent immediate physical discomfort. However, Real Madrid’s medical statement now confirms his absence from upcoming fixtures.
