Real Madrid star Rodrygo on track for earlier-than-expected return

Real Madrid star Rodrygo on track for earlier-than-expected return It has been around four months, 138 days to be precise, since the Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes suffered his latest injury, an anterior cruciate ligament tear and associated meniscus tear in his right knee. This injury, suffered on 2 nd March, brought a premature end to his club season, and more sadly for the player, also meant him missing the World Cup 2026. At the time of his injury, he was expected to spend between ten to twelve months on the sidelines. However, as Diario AS has reported, his recovery progress is going very well, and he is expected to recover fully from this injury within the lower extreme of this time range, i.e., ten months. After having undergone surgery right after this injury, the Brazilian forward has already overcome the most difficult phase of his recovery in these four months. He has gone through these four months with a lot of physical and mental pain, but his determination has never been shaken, as seen from the long rehabilitation and physiotherapy sessions he has undergone. Later, he also started regaining mobility in his knee and began working in the gym. As things stand, his recovery has progressed to such an extent that he can go through daily life activities, without stepping on the pitch. He also went to the United States to see and support his Brazilian national team in the World Cup, and in North America, also met one of his idols, Cristiano Ronaldo. Going forward, Rodrygo Goes is expected to get his medical clearance in January. However, he would still need more time to get back to his best level and gradually make his return to the pitch in competitive games. For now, he is already back at Valdebebas, supporting his teammates in preseason training and meeting the new Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho, and thus, despite being injured, performing his newly acquired duties as a captain .