Real Madrid youngster Cesar Palacios has suffered an ACL injury.
The talented winger broke down during Real's preseason friendly defeat to AC Milan in the US.
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Palacios told reporters after the match, "It doesn't look good...", and those fears have now been confirmed.
He hias suffered a snapped anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. The injury coming after a heavy challenge from Milan defender Malick Thiaw.
It's now being discussed between the player and the club whether he should undergo surgery.