Real Madrid suffered two hard blows at the start of the season and it’s not over…
Before a ball was even kicked, Thibaut Courtois injured his anterior cruciate ligament in training, followed a few days later by Eder Militao, with the Brazilian defender suffering the same fate in the first match of the campaign against Athletic Club.
Both players have since undergone surgery to address the injury, followed by a lengthy rehabilitation period. In the case of Militao, it is going very well, to the point that he is ahead of schedule for his return.
According to Relevo, the best-case scenario for Militao is for him to return sometime between mid-to-late February. His strength and flexibility have put him in a better position to return sooner, although Real Madrid are taking no risks in discussing a more specific return date.
It is more likely that Militao returns in March, in which case he would be back for the second leg of the Champions League last 16, provided Real Madrid advance from their group. However, it will take time for him to return to his initial form and so there is no guarantee that he will be an immediate starter.
Real Madrid and its supporters are eagerly awaiting Militao’s return. He is a key player for manager Carlo Ancelotti, and he should – barring any aggravation – be available for a crucial stage of the season.
