Carvajal confirms surgery after ‘serious’ cruciate ligament injury

Dani Carvajal has revealed he will require surgery following a “serious” cruciate ligament injury sustained during Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Villarreal at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.

🚨⚠️ BREAKING: Dani Carvajal has torn his ACL, confirmed.

“Serious cruciate ligament injury. I’m gonna have surgery and already looking forward to starting recovery and coming back like a BEAST”.

“Thank you all so much for your messages, I feel very loved”. pic.twitter.com/7KaCvqi8LP

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 6, 2024

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The Spain right-back, 32, suffered the injury in added time after a collision with Yeremy Pino, leading to him being stretchered off in visible distress. Following the match, Carvajal took to Instagram, confirming the extent of his injury:

“Serious cruciate ligament injury confirmed, I’m going to have to go through surgery and be off the field for a few months. Already looking forward to starting recovery and coming back like a beast.”

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti expressed concern for Carvajal, describing the mood in the team as “sad” and “worried” for their key player. He noted that the injury was likely a result of the packed football calendar, calling Carvajal a “very, very important player” for the team.

The injury will sideline Carvajal for several months, marking a significant blow for both Real Madrid and Spain.