Real Madrid received a morale boost as their Brazilian defender Éder Militão nears his return to the pitch, having appeared in training at Valdebebas on Monday, running alongside his teammates. This development strengthens the hopes of the coaching staff led by José Mourinho to restore one of the key elements of their defensive line.
Militão's return to training follows a period of absence due to an injury that required surgery in Finland. His participation in running drills indicates progress in his rehabilitation program and his approach to regaining fitness, although no official date has been set for his return to matches.
This development comes just days after the medical team that performed his surgery visited Real Madrid's training facility to monitor his condition and ensure the recovery process is proceeding well, indicating that the Brazilian defender is making progress on his path back.
The anticipated return of Militão is of great importance to Real Madrid, given the team's struggles with significant absences in the defensive line. Ferland Mendy and Raúl Asencio continue to manage their physical conditions, while Mourinho awaits the return of his remaining international players after the break.
Real Madrid resumed training on Monday following a week off, but the session involved a limited group of players, including Thibaut Courtois, Andriy Lunin, Antonio Rüdiger, Raúl Asencio, Álvaro Carreras, and Aurélien Tchouaméni, as many squad members joined their national teams.
Rodrygo and Mendy continue their treatment programs, while Federico Valverde recovers from a third-degree ankle sprain. Kylian Mbappé and Ibrahima Konaté have returned to Madrid after sustaining injuries during their time with the French national team.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid is watching Arda Güler's appearance against Italy and Eduardo Camavinga's match against Belgium closely. The coaching staff is monitoring both games cautiously, fearing any new injuries, given the team's numerous absences.
While Mourinho awaits the return of his international players and the recovery of injured ones, Militão's gradual return to training provides a positive sign for the team, which hopes to regain its defensive strength as competitions resume.
