David Alaba is about to Return, but There's Panic at Real Madrid over His Knee

Last Friday, at the press conference before the match between Madrid and Girona, Ancelotti gave us some great news. We have already seen David Alabatraining on the Valdebebas field with his teammates. And the coach confirmed that he is expected back in January .

It will therefore be a very important transfer for Carletto, who will have one more man in the rotation. However, at Real Madrid there's panic over Alaba's knee despite this good news. And they know that the recovery has taken longer than expected due to the discomfort he had.

The fact of seeing him on the Valdebebas field was already a great joy but we have to be patient. Ancelotti assured that they would take advantage of December so that he gradually recovers his rhythm . But that is what has Real Madrid worried about the return of the Austrian player.

They believe that his fitness is still far from the competitivelevel that can be expected of him. Therefore, Alaba's return to the squad will depend on how he feels. He may have been given the all-clear, but he is not yet ready to endure a highly demanding match.

One More Man for the Center of Defense, as Ancelotti Likes It

Ancelotti is happy with Alaba's return, among other things because he is one of his most trusted men. With the Austrian he will have one more player to rotate in the center of defense . Rüdiger, Asencio, Tchouaméni and him would be the four who can take on that role to give him more possibilities.

But David also represents another very important factor that must be taken into account: his ability to bring the ball out . Real Madrid are suffering against teams that press them too high. And they are also struggling to create play when they start from the back.

Something they hope to solve with Alaba, due to his good footwork and his ability to be the one to start attacks. With him Ancelotti will have the player he has been looking for since the start of the season. That's why they want to be patient and not rush his return to avoid a relapse that would leave them without him.