Major blow for Mourinho: Real Madrid star sidelined for six weeks
Real Madrid's new signing Thiago Pitarch has suffered a knee injury in his first training session, ruling him out for six weeks.
Real Madrid have faced an early setback in their preparations for the upcoming La Liga campaign. While the club is nearing the completion of a deal for Leipzig's Ivorian star Yan Diomande, head coach Jose Mourinho has been dealt a frustrating blow regarding his current squad.
New arrival Thiago Pitarch sustained a knee injury during his very first training session with the team. Medical assessment confirms that the player will be out of action for an extended period.
Thiago Pitarch will be out for six weeks, after suffering a knee injury during his first training session with Real Madrid. Fabrizio Romano
Projections indicate the player will remain sidelined until early September, disrupting the Portuguese coach's initial plans for the 2026-2027 season. The squad has already begun its pre-season programme, including a behind-closed-doors friendly against Alcorcon at the Alfredo Di Stefano stadium.