Official: Real Madrid recover key player for Pachuca showdown
The German defender has recovered from a partial meniscus tear in his left knee, an injury he picked up on April 29. He is now fit enough to travel with the team for the all-important Club World Cup clash.
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Rudiger's last appearance for the clun came in the Copa del Rey final on April 26, a match Real Madrid lost to Barcelona.
While he is not expected to start against the Mexian team, the experienced centre-back is set to be available from the bench, with young defenders Raul Asencio and Dean Huijsen likely to form the starting centre-back pairing.
Mbappe and Camavinga remain sidelined
Xabi Alonso's squad list for the crucial game against Pachuca does not include Kylian Mbappe, who is still recovering from a bout of acute gastroenteritis that ruled him out of the team's tournament opener, a 1-1 draw with Al Hilal in Miami.
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The French forward has not trained fully and will continue his recovery away from the matchday squad.
Also missing is Eduardo Camavinga. The midfielder is still nursing a tendon injury in his left adductor and has yet to complete full training with the team. The club remains cautious about rushing him back, aiming for a full recovery before reintegration.
With qualification stakes rising in Group H, Rudiger's return adds experience and depth to Madrid's back line at a crucial moment.
Although the German defender is largely expected to be a substitute, his mere presence in the matchday squad will be a huge boost for the team from the Spanish capital.
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