Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy has undergone successful surgery on a right thigh injury. The 30-year-old is expected to miss four to five months of action.
Real Madrid announced on May 11 that Mendy had the operation on a rectus femoris injury in his right leg. The procedure took place under the supervision of the club’s medical staff. Mendy will start his recovery process in the coming days, according to the club statement.
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The CBF confirmed on Saturday a muscle injury in Raphinha's right thigh. The Barcelona forward remains in the World Cup squad and will start intensive treatment.
Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde suffered a cut to his forehead during a clash with Aurélien Tchouaméni at Valdebebas and received hospital treatment. The club has opened disciplinary proceedings against both players, and Valverde will be sidelined for 10 to 14 days with a cranial trauma.
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Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has been diagnosed with a left hamstring injury after scoring the penalty in his team's 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo on April 22. The 18-year-old faces a 4-6 week absence, missing the rest of Barcelona's La Liga run-in, but could return for Spain's World Cup preparations.
FC Barcelona's Lamine Yamal has been ruled out for the remainder of the La Liga season with a confirmed left hamstring injury sustained during the 1-0 win over Celta Vigo. Medical tests on April 23 verified the issue from the penalty he scored, with recovery expected in time for the summer World Cup.
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Federico Valverde displayed a visible scar on his forehead during a visit to his barber. The mark stems from an early May incident involving Real Madrid teammate Aurélien Tchouaméni.
The 18-year-old FC Bayern München forward suffered a muscle bundle tear in final training and will miss the World Cup in America. National coach Julian Nagelsmann has called up RB Leipzig's Assan Ouédraogo as replacement.
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Brazil have confirmed Neymar is making good progress in his recovery from a calf injury. The update follows an MRI scan on Monday.