MADRID: Real Madrid's injury problems continue to mount ahead of the new season with the news that midfielder Toni Kroos will be out of action for several weeks with a groin injury. Kroos revealed the news himself on social media explaining that, "after several months of problems on my pubic bone, I think it's time to give it a rest and work on it to be well prepared for a long season. Back asap as always."
Meanwhile, the Real Madrid website confirmed: "Following the tests carried out on our player, Toni Kroos, by the Real Madrid medical department, he has been diagnosed with a pubalgia. His recovery will be monitored."
Although it appears that the initial treatment for the 31-year-old will be rest, this kind of problem often needs an operation to resolve, as in the case of Athletic Bilbao left-back Yuri Berchiche, and if Kroos does need surgery, he would be sidelined for around three months. IANS