Problems are multiplying at Real Madrid. After Kylian Mbappe’s difficulties, sources close to the club have made a worrying announcement about another of Carlo Ancelotti’s managerial staff, who is suffering from martyrdom.
Real Madrid may be going through the most difficult season in their recent history. Faced with a crisis of results in La Liga, but especially in the Champions League after their third defeat at Anfield in five games, the Madrid club are also facing a serious physical problem.
Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao, both victims of cruciate ligament ruptures, will not play again this season. But the player who is causing Real Madrid the most concern is David Alaba, who has been injured since December 2023 against Villarreal. Since arriving at the Bernabeu from Bayern Munich, the Austrian star has been a pillar of Madrid’s defence. He has brought his versatility and experience to an already formidable squad. But that all changed last season when he suffered a serious knee injury against the Yellow Submarines.
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— David Alaba (@David_Alaba) November 13, 2024
Alaba, Real Madrid lose confidence
Although he was expected to return at the end of last season, David Alaba suffered a relapse and underwent a second operation. Since then, the former Bavarian has struggled to recover and is sorely missed in Carlo Ancelotti’s defence. Since the start of this season, no one has been sure exactly when the Austrian will make his return to competitive action.
The injury, diagnosed as a cruciate ligament rupture, marked a turning point in his career at Real Madrid. Since then, Alaba has not played a single minute in a white shirt. While this situation is worrying in itself, reports from inside the club make the picture even bleaker. ‘Alaba is a drama, he doesn’t look like a professional footballer on the ball,’ a source close to the team told realmadridconfidencial.
⚠️ David Alaba tratará de volver a entrenar en grupo en diciembre.
— Rubén Canales (@RubCanales) November 30, 2024
Si su regreso no va según lo planeado, podría abrir la puerta al Real Madrid para fichar otro central.
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Alaba’s lengthy absence is not just a blow for the player, but also for Real Madrid. The team, already weakened by recurring injuries this season, is sorely lacking in defensive stability. Alaba, who was supposed to embody this solidity, now finds himself at the centre of controversy over his ability to return to his best.
There are even rumours of a possible premature end to his career. It would be a tragic scenario which, if it materialised, would represent a huge loss for Real Madrid. Alaba (32) still had a lot to offer on the pitch, and his prolonged absence is creating a void that the club is struggling to fill.
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