Real Madrid had terrible luck with injuries last season, and this was epitomized by their two starting centre-backs heading into the campaign – Eder Militao and David Alaba – both tearing their ACLs three months ago one another Militao did his in August against Athletic Club, while Alaba followed in December during a clash with Villarreal.
Militao returned after seven months from his injury, but for Alaba, he will not be so lucky. Real Madrid's feeling is that he could return in September or October, but according to reports in Austria (via AS Diary), the 32-year-old defenseman is unlikely to play at all in 2024, as mobility issues have set him back in his recovery.
Austrian media Die Presse are the ones who say that Alaba will not return until 2025, with the publication Heute claiming that the Real Madrid player is struggling to do the tasks after 200 days that he should be able to do to the 100/120. – day mark.
Real Madrid They still have Alaba penciled in to return during the first months of the 2024-25 season, and will be desperate to have him back as soon as possible due to the current lack of options at center back. The signing of Leny Yoro, their main target for the summer, would ease things, although now, it is far from certain that he will join.
