Real Madrid Confidencial Xabi Alonso celebrates it, the player who has proved himself when everyone doubted
The star Xabi Alonso will be at Real Madrid despite the doubts surrounding him
This upcoming Tuesday, August 19, Real Madrid will begin its journey in LaLiga against Osasuna. This is a very important match where Xabi will be able, to his delight, to count on a key center-back. According to information from AS newspaper, Eder Militao is set to start alongside Dean Huijsen for this crucial match.
The Brazilian center-back has had very bad luck with injuries over the last two seasons. A torn cruciate ligament in both knees, one per season, suddenly halted the great progress he had achieved with the team. This, as we know at Defensa Central, created doubts about the condition in which the center-back would return.
However, in the two preseason matches, Militao has performed extraordinarily. The center-back has even managed to score, which is a great way to boost his confidence. Although doubts about his level remain, Xabi has shown trust in the Brazilian.
Militao's return
Arriving at Real Madrid in 2019 from Porto, Eder Militao was introduced as a very promising center-back. Through great effort and outstanding performances, Militao managed to establish himself as an undisputed starter in the backline. Alongside David Alaba, the Brazilian was essential in winning titles such as the Champions League in 2022.
Although his injuries have been a hard blow, Militao has shown impressive determination. Any other player in his place would have given in to the pressure and doubts. However, Militao has worked hard from day one to return to his best version.
At 27 years old and considering the club's plans with Alaba and Rüdiger, Militao is set to be Huijsen's partner. Despite the immense talent of the Spaniard, he needs a reliable and solid partner. Militao, despite the doubts about his performance, is ready to prove that he is back.
A necessary center-back
Even with Real Madrid's interest in signing other center-backs, Militao is focused on fulfilling whatever Xabi needs from him. After his solid performance against PSG in the World Cup and the preseason matches, Militao is ready to regain everyone's trust
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