Militão Already Knows His Return Date and Ancelotti Celebrates It, the Center-back Arrives Just in Time

One of the long-term injured players that Real Madrid has missed during the current soccer season is Éder Militão. The verdeamarelo footballer left the Madrid sports discipline after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, an injury that also affected his meniscus. Given this diagnosis, about nine months of recovery were predicted.

While it is true that this predetermined time has not yet been fulfilled, Real Madrid's medical services and physical trainers have given good news to Carlo Ancelotti. The Reggiolo coach, undermined by the lack of players in the heart of the white defense, could count on the Brazilian '3' for the Club World Cup this summer.

The competition to be held between June 13 and July 13 is the main goal for the full recovery of the Brazilian footballer. Aware of the shortage of central defenders that the white team suffers, even with Raúl Asencio's 'promotion' to the first team from Real Madrid Castilla, this addition will be essential. Carlo Ancelotti closely follows the recovery progress of this crucial player for his plans.

The information published by the newspaper MARCA supports the positive feelings within the Real Madrid Sports City. This sports outlet, besides setting the Club World Cup as a competitive horizon for Éder Militão, notes that "his recovery has gone very well".

Getting Closer

So much so that this process "is in the final stage" earlier than expected by many fans of the white club. However, the return of Éder Militão would not eliminate the need to acquire a central defender who meets the demands of the recruitment policy. The future of that line is somewhat at risk given the contractual limits of players like Antonio Rüdiger and David Alaba.

The German '22' and the Austrian '4' could leave as free agents in the summer of 2026, a situation that would leave the defense with only two central defenders: Raúl Asencio and Militão himself. While it is true that recent rumors indicate the renewal of Antonio Rüdiger until the summer of 2028, the arrival of a central defender seems an inevitable move.

Meanwhile, the Club World Cup will be the ideal space for the '3' verdeamarelo to regain his starting role and the confidence lost due to his injuries. The two cruciate ligament tears he has experienced in the last two consecutive seasons have kept him away from the field for too long.

That's why Carlo Ancelotti welcomes the return of Éder Militão for a competition that will start on June 13. The high level of demand that the white team faces, especially after being eliminated by Arsenal in the Champions League quarterfinals, will increase for that competition.