THE fifa virus is back. Never stingy with criticism about international windows, the Spanish press will once again be able to spill a lot of ink on one of its favorite chestnuts. Last night, we learned of Militão’s injury with Brazil. The central defender was injured during training with his national team, a few hours before facing Ecuador (tomorrow night at 3am, French time). He is already out for the rest of the international break and is on his way to Madrid.
Once back in the Spanish capital, Militão will be taken care of by Real Madrid’s medical department. His injury is worrying because it is muscular. He has a problem with his right thigh and is expected to miss 10 to 15 days, while a series of 7 matches in just three weeks is coming up. According to Brandthe Brazilian will not play the next La Liga match against Real Sociedad and reveals that this injury is not so serious. A series of tests are planned to better determine the problem.
Rüdiger is the last available central defender
Above all, it’s starting to be a lot for a sector of the game that is already not well supplied at Real Madrid. It’s even their Achilles heel. This is already the 4th injury of the week recorded by the Casa Blanca, the 3rd in defense since Ferland Mendy and Aurélien Tchouaméni have withdrawn from the Blues. Earlier, Dani Ceballos deplored a serious ankle sprain, after Camavinga and Bellingham also affected. Jesus Vallejo has also been the victim of a muscle problem for two weeks, while the case of David Alaba is still worrying. Injured last December, the Austrian is expected for October, in the best case scenario.
When you do the math, Antonio Rüdiger is the only professional central defender still available, while Fran Garcia, Daniel Carvajal and Lucas Vazquez are operational to occupy the wings. Brandthis massacre highlights a concern that has not been well managed by Real Madrid. The departure of the versatile Nacho has not been filled, especially since last year, and despite its Liga-Champions League double, the Merengues have already suffered from many injuries in the defensive area. Even the best club in the world does not always learn from its mistakes.
