Real Madrid turns to French doctor Alexandre Creuze to curb injuries

Real Madrid have turned to French doctor Alexandre Creuze to address a chronic injury crisis that produced 52 first‑team setbacks last season, a factor that denied major trophies. The move leaves manager Jose Mourinho searching for a medical solution ahead of the 2026‑27 campaign.

Dr Alexandre Creuze, 45, arrives in the Santiago Bernabéu’s medical wing to oversee the first‑team’s health, reporting directly to Dr Niko Mihic. The French specialist replaces the previous medical setup after a season riddled with injuries.

The appointment forms part of a broader plan to stem the tide of the 52 injuries recorded last season, with Real Madrid hoping the new leadership will reverse the trend that denied them major silverware in the previous two campaigns. Creuze spent his entire professional career in France, beginning at the academy of Girondins de Bordeaux before joining AS Monaco in 2018.

During his tenure at the Principality, he earned a reputation as one of the finest doctors in French and European football. At 45, he combines youthful energy with extensive experience, making the Real Madrid role his biggest career challenge yet.

Both Creuze and Dr Niko Mihic are founding members of an international organization that gathers the sport’s most prestigious medical specialists, and their close relationship is expected to streamline medical protocols for the first team. Jose Mourinho, tasked with restoring the squad, has identified injuries as a key obstacle for the 2026‑27 season, alongside tactical challenges of integrating Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe.

The addition of a French specialist signals Real Madrid’s willingness to invest in elite expertise. If Creuze’s methods succeed, the Merengue could finally curb the injury woes that have haunted Los Blancos.