"Rudiger featured in both matches as Germany suffered a stunning defeat to Slovakia in World Cup qualifying, before getting their campaign back on track with an unconvincing win over Northern Ireland. A statement from Madrid read: "Following tests conducted on Toni Rudiger by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with an injury to the rectus femoris muscle in his left leg. Awaiting further development.""
"A 12-week lay-off would keep Rudiger out until the LaLiga clash with Celta Vigo on December 7. The former Chelsea defender will miss the derby with Atletico Madrid on September 27 and the first Clasico of the season in Barcelona on October 26 among a host of other league fixtures. In addition, he will be unavailable for five Champions League games, including meetings with Juventus and Liverpool."
Antonio Rudiger suffered a thigh injury in training after returning from international duty with Germany. Medical tests diagnosed an injury to the rectus femoris muscle in his left leg, with the club awaiting further development. Multiple Spanish reports indicate an absence of 10 to 12 weeks, though Real Madrid have not confirmed a timescale. A 12-week lay-off would keep Rudiger out until December 7 and force him to miss matches such as the derby with Atletico Madrid, the first Clasico in Barcelona and five Champions League fixtures, including games against Juventus and Liverpool. Real Madrid visit Real Sociedad on Saturday.
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