Real Madrid’s team captain, Dani Carvajal, is set to undergo surgery on his right knee, adding to his ongoing battle with injury issues in the past year. The LaLiga leaders announced that Carvajal, after medical tests, has been found to have a loose body in his knee and will require arthroscopic surgery.
Sources within the club suggest that the seasoned defender could face a recovery period of up to 10 weeks following this latest operation on his troublesome knee, potentially ruling him out for the remainder of the year 2025. This development comes right after Carvajal played for 19 minutes as a substitute in Real Madrid’s thrilling 2-1 victory over Barcelona in El Clasico.
The intense match not only secured Real’s lead in LaLiga with a five-point advantage over Barcelona, with 27 points to the latter’s 22, but also highlighted Carvajal’s resilience in the face of his persistent injury struggles. The defender’s injury concerns trace back to over a year ago when he suffered ligament and tendon injuries during a LaLiga game against Villarreal in early October 2024, causing him to miss a significant portion of the previous season.
Although Carvajal made a comeback during the Club World Cup semi-finals in July, he has since grappled with frequent muscle problems that have hindered his consistent presence on the field. This upcoming surgery marks another setback for the 33-year-old player, whose experience and leadership have been vital to Real Madrid’s achievements.