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Real Madrid star Rodrygo opens up on painful recovery journey: ‘Worst I have ever experienced’
Real Madrid forward Rodrygo has shared an encouraging injury update, offering insight into his recovery process following the serious knee injury that prematurely ended his season.
The Brazilian international has spent the FIFA World Cup period from the sidelines, where he spoke to AS about his ongoing rehabilitation and the challenges he has faced since suffering one of the most difficult injuries of his career.
After undergoing surgery earlier this year, the Real Madrid attacker remains focused on returning stronger despite facing a lengthy spell away from competitive football.
Rodrygo recovery progressing well
The latest Real Madrid injury news surrounding the Brazilian has provided a positive outlook, even if patience remains essential.
Notably, Rodrygo suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament alongside a damaged outer meniscus in his right knee during the closing stages of the season.
The injury required immediate surgery and has ruled him out until the latter stages of 2026.
Discussing his current condition, the forward delivered an optimistic injury update after ACL surgery.
“I’m doing really well. To be honest, things are going very well for me. I’m happy with my progress.
“I feel better every day. It’s a process that requires a lot of patience.
“There are days when you don’t wake up feeling so great, and others when you do wake up feeling great, when you think you could go out for a run, go out and play…
“You have to be patient throughout this process. But I’m fine, I’m happy. The feedback I’ve received has all been positive,” he said.
Opening up on toughest period of his career
The Brazilian also admitted that his recovery progress at Real Madrid has been far from straightforward.
He revealed that the last few months have brought significant physical and emotional challenges, describing the injury as the most difficult experience he has encountered as a professional footballer.
“Over these three and a half months we’ve been through it all: some very good days, but also some very bad ones when I was in a lot of pain.
“It’s been really tough – the worst I’ve ever experienced. There are days when you wake up and have no strength for anything, and days when you’re full of energy.
“I’ve been through it all. I’ve gone through all these experiences that I know will make me stronger from now on, when I get the chance to play again,” he revealed.
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Mourinho does not want Real Madrid new signing to be affected by price tag, will continue slow integration
Real Madrid had an explosive summer transfer window with as many as six new big signings coming through to strengthen the first-team squad, while Sergio Martinez was also roped in with an eye on the future.
Up until Friday, things were going well for Jose Mourinho & co., but the 1-0 loss to Real Betis has put the team under the scanner once again.
Questions are being asked, in particular, of the club’s most explosive signing, Yan Diomande.
Mourinho not changing plans with Diomande
However, according to journalist Alvaro Esteban, Mourinho will continue with the plan of integrating Diomande slowly into the team.
The Real Madrid boss does not want the 19-year-old winger to be negatively affected by his massive price tag this summer and the pressure generated because of it.
After all, Los Blancos shelled out an enormous €125 million plus €15 million in add-ons to sign Diomande from RB Leipzig.
Should all the variables be met, he will become the most expensive signing in Real Madrid history. And, naturally, such a price tag brings with it a great deal of pressure.
As such, Mourinho wants to make sure that the Ivory Coast international is not affected in any way by the talk around his price tag and will continue to ease him into the team without rushing things.
Only a handful of minutes for Diomande
So far, Real Madrid have played four La Liga games this season and Diomande has not started even one of them.
Instead, Mourinho has opted to field Arda Guler on the right wing in three matches while Brahim Diaz started in the remaining one.
As for Diomande, he has come on as a substitute in each of the four games, but has only racked up a total of 83 minutes, without scoring or assisting a goal so far.
But, his limited minutes and slow integration are seemingly a part of Mourinho’s plans who is intent on not overexposing the teenage winger and put him under undue pressure due to the expectations that come with his price tag.
