Slowly, very slowly, Aurélien Tchouaméni regains some sensations at the same time as a little playing time. Affected during the 2026 World Cup, the midfielder returned to Real Madrid a few weeks later, still convalescing. He then missed the first four days of the championship before reappearing on Sunday evening during the victory against Rayo Vallecano (4-1, 5th day of La Liga). This Tuesday in Elche, he should be called upon again.
As indicated by AS, the Madrid medical staff are following the evolution of Aurélien Tchouaméni’s physical condition very closely. The watchword is above all not to take any risks to avoid any relapse. The rehabilitation plan is followed to the letter by the French midfielder who spends hours of weight training and physiotherapy. He also trains alone when he is in Valdebebas.
Despite this, Aurélien Tchouaméni remains quite concerned about his state of health, as confirmed by the Spanish media. However, José Mourinho intends to integrate him more and more into his eleven. Also, if the former Girondins de Bordeaux should not start as a starter against Elche, he will come into play. This is what his coach confirmed Monday at a press conference.
“He will get more playing time, without a doubt. He is constantly progressing, he is stronger and more confident. He will definitely play, but I can’t say exactly how long. »
Aurélien Tchouaméni, gentle rise to power
Over the last seventy-three days and this famous World Cup match between France and Paraguay where his injury was triggered, Aurélien Tchouaméni only played 122 minutes, 90 of which were in the final against Spain, a match that the midfielder had gone through like a ghost. At the start of the season, he played these twenty-one minutes against Rayo, but also eleven others against Inter Milan in the Champions League.
According to AS, he should play around half an hour against Elche. In any case, this is the objective set internally by José Mourinho and his staff. As for the international window which will open in a few days, José Mourinho prefers not to think about it too much.
“I don’t know the plans of (Zinédine)
Zidane. We must respect them. (…) I cannot say what would be best for (Aurélien Tchouaméni) : stay here to work (…) or go to France to gain playing time.” The “Special One” must still have its slight preference.
