The 25-year-old ruptured the ACL and lateral meniscus in his right knee during Real Madrid's 1-0 defeat at Getafe on 2 March, going down in pain shortly after coming on as a substitute before being permitted to play out the remaining half hour ahead of scans confirming the extent of the damage.
He went under the knife days later in surgery carried out by Dr Manuel Leyes, ending his season there and then and ruling him out of Brazil's World Cup campaign before it had even begun.
Early estimates had put his lay-off at around seven months, though more recent reports have suggested the timeline may now stretch into early 2027 rather than before the end of this year, with his rehabilitation progressing more gradually than first hoped.
Speaking to AS, the forward struck an upbeat tone about his progress, while being honest about the daily challenges of a long-term recovery.
"I'm doing really well. To be honest, things are going very well for me. I'm happy with my progress. I feel better every day. It's a process that requires a lot of patience. There are days when you don't wake up feeling so great, and others when you do wake up feeling great, when you think you could go out for a run, go out and play... You have to be patient throughout this process. But I'm fine, I'm happy. The feedback I've received has all been positive," Rodrygo said.
Real Madrid have continued to monitor his rehabilitation closely at Valdebebas, with the forward combining supervised sessions with the club's medical staff alongside additional strength and conditioning work of his own.
No firm return date has been set, with recovery from this type of injury typically taking anywhere between six and ten months. For now, Jose Mourinho will have to continue planning without one of his most dynamic attacking options as pre-season approaches.