Real Madrid’s David Alaba is set for an extended spell on the sidelines after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament against Villarreal on Sunday.
The Austria international was forced off in the first half of his side’s 4-1 victory at the Bernabeu and tests have confirmed his and his club’s worst fears.
A statement from Madrid read: “Following tests carried out on our player David Alaba, he has been diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.
Alaba medical report.#RealMadrid
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) December 17, 2023
“He will undergo surgery in the coming days.”
Alaba, 31, joined Madrid from Bayern Munich in 2021.
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