Dani Carvajal returned to the Spanish national team after a long period of absence due to a serious knee injury that occurred less than a month after leaving Roja on September 8, 2024. The right side of Real Madrid suffered at the same time as Rodri, plunging the team of Luis de la Fuente in concern, but also in a certain relief, because the injuries did not occur World. Thanks to hard work with medical teams and Madrid physiotherapists, Carvajal found an impressive physical level, which allowed him to be established upon his return to Osasuna with the Merengues. Xabi Alonso, his new coach, praised his return by stressing the impact that the player can have on the field as outside Marca. While his coach, from the Fuente, immediately reinstated him in his group, recognizing his experience and his role as a leader, especially during Euro 2024.
After 227 days of absence, Carvajal is now preparing for an exceptional season with Real Madrid, where he can target a seventh Champions League, a historic record. Despite the challenges linked to his age and past injuries, the player remains a centerpiece of the national team. His return comes at a crucial moment for Spain, which had felt a lack of confidence in the right rear position during recent competitions, but the presence of Carvajal brings stability.