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Dani Carvajal undergoes 'successful' surgery on his right knee

Injury occurred during Real Madrid's 2-0 win against Villarreal last week

Emre Aşıkçı | 11.10.2024 - Update : 12.10.2024

Dani Carvajal of Real Madrid taken out of the pitch by medical staff after an injury during LaLiga match between Real Madrid and Villarreal at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain on October 05, 2024.

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Real Madrid on Friday said right-back Dani Carvajal underwent a successful knee surgery and will now begin his recovery process.

"Today, Dani Carvajal underwent successful surgery on a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament and posterior-external instability in his right knee, under the supervision of Real Madrid's Medical Department," a statement read.

Carvajal left the pitch in tears after suffering a serious knee injury during Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Villarreal on Oct. 6.

The 32-year-old right-back has scored one goal and one assist in 11 games for the Spanish giants.

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