Rodrygo, a forward for Real Madrid, is scheduled to undergo surgery on Tuesday morning to reconstruct the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and the external meniscus of his right knee. This injury occurred during a match against Getafe in the Spanish Championship on the 2nd of this month. The surgery will be performed in Madrid by Dr. Manuel Leyes Vence, a trauma and orthopedic surgery specialist who has treated prominent athletes including Zidane and Sergio Ramos. The rupture of the ACL is regarded as one of the most severe injuries in sports, with specialists estimating a return to play time frame of eight to nine months. This timeline means that the 25-year-old player will unfortunately miss the World Cup, which is set to commence on June 11. Following the confirmation of the seriousness of his injury, Rodrygo expressed his devastation on social media, calling it "one of the worst days of my life" and reflecting on his long-standing fear of such an injury. The implications of this injury are significant not only for Rodrygo personally but also for the Real Madrid team, as they will need to adapt their strategy without one of their key players for the foreseeable future. The absence of Rodrygo comes at a critical time for the team, and concerns may arise about how they will perform in both domestic and international competitions during his recovery period.