Reports indicate Eder Militao may miss World Cup over hamstring issue

Real Madrid stated earlier in the week that Militao sensed discomfort during a tackle just prior to the interval in their Tuesday triumph over Alaves, prompting him to request a substitution right away.

Even though the teams interim manager Alvaro Arbeloa expressed hope following the match, a follow up MRI identified a strain in the hamstring muscle of Militaos left leg.

Spanish outlet COPE broke the story suggesting it repeats the damage from December, possibly necessitating an operation and excluding him from the World Cup set to begin in under 50 days. Reuters verified this information via various contacts.

The 28 year old is now awaiting clarity. Contacts shared with Reuters that a conclusive assessment and update will occur on Monday following additional checks by Real Madrids medical staff to plan the path forward.

This fresh challenge represents yet another obstacle for the Brazilian defender, who has suffered repeated setbacks in recent campaigns, encompassing ACL ruptures in consecutive seasons.