Real Madrid Expects Two Key Players Ready For FIFA Club World Cup
Those two players are Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal. Relevo reports that Militao and Carvajal are expected to play in the FIFA Club World Cup, as they are currently close to returning to full fitness.
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Militao and Carvajal suffered ACL injuries earlier this season, keeping them out for the rest of it. Carvajal was a crucial loss for Real Madrid after playing a key role in the team's success for the 2023-24 season. He went on to win the 2024 EURO with Spain last summer.
He suffered an external collateral ligament injury and tore the popliteal tendon in his right leg on October 5, 2024, when Real Madrid defeated Villarreal 2-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu. This resulted in him playing a total of 11 matches for Real Madrid this season.
Militao would suffer a similar injury a month later. On November 9, 2024, he had to be taken off in the 30th minute of Real Madrid's 4-0 win over Osasuna at home. The Brazilian centerback played 17 games across all competitions with Los Blancos this season.
Other Key Returns for Real Madrid
With under four weeks left till the Club World Cup, Real Madrid could also expect the return of another pair of defenders. Relevo reports that David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger will return for the summer tournament.
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Rudiger suffered a meniscus injury and had surgery on his knee a couple of weeks ago. His last game played was in the 3-2 loss against FC Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final.
Alaba suffered a rupture of the internal meniscus, which ruled him out of the rest of the La Liga season in late April as well. He last played for Real Madrid on April 23, in a 1-0 win against Getafe. Real Madrid won't count on Ferland Mendy for the FIFA Club World Cup.
Dani Carvajal Hints at Retirement
Dani Carvajal is a Real Madrid legend, but his time at the club could soon be over. His time in soccer could be over as a whole because a new statement from the Spanish right-back reveals his thoughts on his future.
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Dani Carvajal: "It's been a long journey. My sports career is already nearing its end. I hope not, but I have to be realistic.'
Dani Carvajal at Real Madrid
Six Champions Leagues
Five FIFA Club World Cups
Four La Liga Titles
Five UEFA Super Cups
One FIFA Intercontinental Cup
Two Copa Del Rey
Four Spanish Super Cups
Currently 33 years old, Carvajal will look to win the newly formatted FIFA Club World Cup this summer with Real Madrid to add another silverware to his successful career at the club.
The Spanish player has won almost everything with Real Madrid, and a win in this tournament could potentially be a factor in Carvajal's decision to retire sooner rather than later.
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