
Rodrygo
25-Year-Old
Real Madrid
La Liga
OUT
Injury Knee
Est. Return 1/1/2027
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Rodrygo endured a frustrating, marginalized 2025/26, slipping down the Real Madrid pecking order to just six La Liga starts and one goal across 19 appearances, a steep fall from the 22 starts and six goals he managed the season before. The talent is obvious and at his best he is a match-winner on the wing, but a crowded, star-studded attack squeezed his minutes and the goals dried up. Two big variables hang over him, namely a new manager in Jose Mourinho taking charge for 2026/27 and his ACL injury that will keep him out of the picture until 2027, at least. For fantasy, he is a high-risk, high-reward name to monitor rather than draft with confidence, with real upside if he wins back a regular role when returning from injury, but too much uncertainty to rely on for now.
Resumes work with ball
Rodrygo (knee) has resumed individual work with the ball as he continues his recovery from ACL and lateral meniscus surgery on his right knee, according to Madrid Xtra.
ANALYSIS
Rodrygo has reached another stage of his rehabilitation more than six months after undergoing surgery in March. The forward still has several steps to complete before returning to team training, including higher-intensity running, changes of direction and contact work. A return to competitive action could come in December if his recovery continues as planned, though his availability will ultimately depend on successfully completing the required functional tests.
Rodrygo has reached another stage of his rehabilitation more than six months after undergoing surgery in March. The forward still has several steps to complete before returning to team training, including higher-intensity running, changes of direction and contact work. A return to competitive action could come in December if his recovery continues as planned, though his availability will ultimately depend on successfully completing the required functional tests.
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Passes halfway point in recovery
Rodrygo (knee) has completed five months of recovery from his torn ACL, roughly the halfway point of a process the club estimates will take at least ten months, according to AS.
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Working hard in gym during rehab
Rodrygo (knee) was spotted working hard in the gym during his rehabilitation on Friday, the player posted on X.
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Undergoes successful surgery
Rodrygo has been successfully operated following his ACL injury and will now begin his rehabilitation work that should keep him sidelined until 2027, the club announced.
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Torn ACL, out for 2026
Rodrygo is out for the remainder of the year due to a torn ACL, according to his club.
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Dealing with knee problems
Rodrygo underwent scans Tuesday's morning due to knee problems, according to Guillermo Rai from The Athletic.
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Gunners maintain contact
Rodrygo remains a long-term target for Arsenal, according to TEAMtalk.
ANALYSIS
The Gunners are still in contact with the Real Madrid winger's camp as he recovers from a serious knee injury. Rodrygo is targeting a return around December, so his recovery will be an important factor in any potential pursuit. The 25-year-old would address Arsenal's desire for additional wide options following the summer departures of Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard, and while they signed Christos Tzolis and have Max Dowman as a reliable option, Rodrygo would be an upgrade over both youngsters.
The Gunners are still in contact with the Real Madrid winger's camp as he recovers from a serious knee injury. Rodrygo is targeting a return around December, so his recovery will be an important factor in any potential pursuit. The 25-year-old would address Arsenal's desire for additional wide options following the summer departures of Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard, and while they signed Christos Tzolis and have Max Dowman as a reliable option, Rodrygo would be an upgrade over both youngsters.