The Real Madrid star dispelled fitness doubts with impressive Copa America performances

The 2023-24 season has been one of mixed emotions for Eder Militao. On MD1, he tore his ACL in a freak accident, causing him to miss more than seven months of action. He returned in March, and although he helped Real Madrid win La Liga and the Champions League, he was not in a regular starting role.

Militao has struggled for sharpness on his return from injury, to be experienced. However, it meant Carlo Ancelotti chose to keep his faith in Nacho Fernandez, who started every big game Real Madrid had between March and June, including the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund.

Doubts were raised about whether Militao would be the same player post-ACL tear, but as for AS Diary, he dispelled those with his performances for Brazil in the Copa America. The 26-year-old was one of only a handful of Selecao players to come out of the United States with any credit.

Real Madrid are preparing to welcome Militao back with open arms, and he plans to start next season as a starter alongside Antonio Rudiger.