Eder Militao‘s injury has been officially diagnosed following his exit during the Brazil-Tunisia match in Lille on Tuesday night. The Real Madrid defender is suffering from a “large adductor muscle lesion” in his right leg, which will keep him off the pitch for approximately two weeks. This absence poses a significant challenge for coach Xabi Alonso, who is already grappling with multiple injury concerns within his squad.
Militao’s enforced break means he will miss at least four upcoming matches, all of which are away fixtures: against Elche, Olympiakos, Girona, and Athletic Club. While there is hope that he could make a brief return against Celta, the priority remains to have him fit and ready for the crucial clash against Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabéu on December 10.
Defensive Woes Continue
The defensive lineup at Real Madrid remains precarious, with several players facing fitness issues. Dean Huijsen has been absent from the last two matches with Spain due to muscle pains, while Antonio Rüdiger is finally nearing a return after being sidelined since the second round of La Liga with a quadriceps injury. Fortunately for Alonso, the overall condition of the squad appears to be improving, as recent injury cases involving Huijsen, Kylian Mbappé, Eduardo Camavinga, Thibaut Courtois, and Federico Valverde do not seem to pose any major long-term concerns. All players are expected to be available for selection this Sunday.
Upcoming Matches and Recovery Updates
For the match against Elche, Militao and Dani Carvajal will be unavailable. Carvajal has struggled with an ongoing issue for several weeks but aims to return by mid-December at the earliest. Meanwhile, Aurélien Tchouaméni and Mastantuono are both progressing in their recovery from injuries. Tchouaméni has even resumed training with the team; if he does not make it back this weekend, he is likely to feature against Olympiakos. The situation regarding Mastantuono remains fluid as he continues to deal with a pubalgia that fluctuates based on his daily sensations.
As Real Madrid navigates this challenging period in their campaign, the focus will be on maintaining squad depth and performance levels in light of these injuries. Will they manage to keep their title hopes alive despite these setbacks?
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