Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger has undergone a knee surgery, the Laliga club said on Tuesday, hours before the German ban with six matches by the Spanish Armed Forces for his behavior in the last loss of Copa Del Rey in Barcelona.

Spanish media had reported that the 32-year-old German international was considering surgery to fix constant knee problems.

“Our player Antonio Rudiger underwent successful surgery today for a partial tear in the outer meniscus of his left foot“ True said in a statement. “Rudiger will start recovery work soon“

Rudiger said he had played with severe pain for seven months.

“I Want to be able to play again as soon as possible two big shifts with nations and the world’s world cup are in front of me“He posted on X.

“But I have to look from week to week now and we’ll see. I will do whatever I can to make it happen“

Rudiger was sent during Saturday final to Copa del Rey for his angry reaction after the judge called a foul for a challenge from Kycian Mbappe moments after Jules kounde had scored deep in extra time to decide Barricie forward

Rudiger, who apologized for his behavior, was given a suspension of six games while teammate Lucas Vazquezwho was also sent, received a two -match detention.

True midfielder and England Jude Bellinghamwho was shown a red card to protest against the judge after the final whistle, avoided a suspension.

Real, four points under the leaders of the Barcelona League with five left -wing, host matches Celta vigo on Sunday.