Real Madrid defender Eder Militao sustains a major injury in clash with Osasuna

Real Madrid have been dealt another blow as Eder Militao suffered a major injury during Saturday's match against Osasuna, leaving the team in a precarious position.

Already without veteran full-back Dani Carvajal for a lengthy period after he suffered a serious knee injury against Villarreal last month.

Carlo Ancelotti, under-pressure after a series of poor results both in La Liga and Europe, can ill-afford to be without another senior player and will be waiting anxiously for news on the Brazil international.

The 26-year-old went down in agony on the half hour mark having appeared to jar his right knee.

After receiving treatment for several minutes, Militao left the field on a stretcher having been screaming out in agony.

The former Porto player missed six months of the previous campaign after he suffered a knee injury during the opening game of that season.

Miliato returned to action in March and has been a near constant present figure in Real’s defence and another lengthy absence will represent a huge blow to his team.

Earlier in the match, Militao’s compatriot Rodrygo, making his league return after nearly three weeks out, limped out of the contest, clutching his thigh which had been bandaged.

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