Real Madrid’s defensive woes continue to mount as the latest medical updates suggest that Eder Militao is still far from making his highly-anticipated return.
While there was initial optimism regarding a shortened recovery period, the Brazilian center-back remains sidelined, leaving a significant void in the heart of the Merengues’ backline.
Real Madrid Cautious Over Militao’s Recovery Timeline
Despite earlier rumors suggesting a premature comeback, journalist Melchor Ruiz (COPE) reports that Militao still has a long road ahead in his rehabilitation process.
Given that the 27-year-old has struggled with recurring fitness issues over the past two seasons, the Real Madrid medical staff is prioritizing a “zero-risk” policy.
The club is determined not to rush their key defender back to action to avoid any potential relapses that could end his season prematurely.
Defensive Crisis Within the Real Madrid Squad
The delay in Militao’s return comes at a challenging time for the club’s defensive rotation.
With David Alaba seemingly out of the primary tactical plans and young Raul Asencio bravely playing through the pain of a foot fracture, the squad’s depth is being tested to the limit.
However, there is a silver lining for Real Madrid fans; Antonio Rudiger is expected to rejoin the group within the next two weeks, providing some much-needed stability to the defensive line.
Current Status of the Backline
As of now, no specific date has been set for Militao’s return to the pitch.
The focus remains on his long-term fitness, especially as the team enters the most critical phase of the season.
For now, the technical staff will have to rely on stop-gap solutions and the imminent return of Rudiger to navigate through the upcoming domestic and European fixtures.
