Real Madrid Serious injury for the Real Madrid loanee

Lugo striker Sergio Diaz, on loan from Real Madrid, will miss the rest of the season after being ruled out for seven months due to a meniscus and cruciate ligament tear.

The 19-year-old had to leave the pitch during his last game for Lugo, complaining about discomfort in his right knee, after only lasting 10 minutes in a substitute appearance.

"He had fallen asleep a little at the knee and it is not a good sign, but I hope it is not [a serious injury]," said head coach Francisco at the end of the game.

Until now, the extent of the injury had not been known and it was only once he returned to Madrid that his fears were realised.

He will be operated on next month, on December 5, in the capital.

The Paraguayan joined Madrid in July 2016 and, after impressing with Santi Solari's Castilla team, he was given the chance to go out on loan in the Segunda Division.

During his time at Lugo, Diaz has participated in eight of their 14 league games, often coming on as a substitute.

However, in the Copa del Rey he has started two games, with the first being against Gimnastic and the second coming against Real Zaragoza.