Following the departures of Nacho Fernandez and Rafa Marin during the summer, Real Madrid have been forced to make do with Antonio Rudiger and Eder Militao as their only recognized centre-back options – Carlo Ancelotti also has Jesus Vallejo at his disposal disposition, even if it does not count. on him at all.
Ancelotti also has David Alaba, although the Austria international has been out of action since tearing his ACL last December. It has been almost 11 months since then, and although he suffered many setbacks during the recovery phase, Marco say that it is still on track to return when it was planned.
Alaba's injury, which he suffered against Villarreal, was complicated. Because of this, Real Madrid hesitated to set a definitive return date. However, he has entered the final streak now, as he has returned to training on an individual basis.
Once Alaba returns to the group, he will allow 2-3 weeks to build his sharpness before he can be re-included in the group. Real Madrid team of the day. The club hopes that day will come sooner rather than later.
