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Ancelotti Receives a New Blow, Defender Out for the Entire Season

New Major Problem for Ancelotti Who Won't Be Able to Count on This Player Although He Wanted Him

The Merengue season has been a real disaster in more than one circumstance, as it's not just about sports results. If we focus on the injuries the team has had to overcome, it has been one of the most complicated challenges the club has had to face. However, it seems things could get even worse without one of the players who was desired for the upcoming Club World Cup.

In that regard, we refer to the Brazilian central defender Éder Militão, who after his injury won't be able to return in the estimated time. The entire squad and Ancelotti's coaching staff wanted the player to return before the Club World Cup to participate in it. However, that won't be the case, and they will have to wait until he can return 100% in the preseason.

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Militao with Real Madrid | Didac Aguirre

This is a hard blow for the Merengue squad members who wanted his strong presence. However, given the situation, it doesn't seem like this is something that could happen at least for now.

The Club World Cup Won't Count on His Presence

The Brazilian player is one of the most important elements of the White squad due to his strength and defensive solidity. Unfortunately, these last two seasons he hasn't been able to be at 100% due to the two injuries that have sidelined him.

With two different ruptures of the cruciate ligaments, he is going through an extremely complicated time, and his career is even at risk. Therefore, they don't want to make any kind of foolish mistake like speeding up his recovery process just to have him for these matches.

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Militao's Injury | Didac Aguirre

Right now, the White management has to let him rest and wait for him to return completely normal for the next preseason. Even so, it remains a quite sensitive loss for what they wanted to have in view of the tournament in the United States.

They Want Him to Recover Fully

Right now, the mission is to try to recover the Brazilian footballer's best level and, at the same time, his confidence to perform as always. An element that would be very beneficial for the next season to strengthen the defense once and for all.

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