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Major boost for Real Madrid as star defender ready to resume training with teammates
Real Madrid’s injury woes have been a recurring theme early this season, with the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde all currently sidelined.
However, there is finally some positive news on the treatment table for Jose Mourinho’s men.
Eder Militao is closing in on a return, and though he won’t be returning to the pitch anytime soon, he is already in the final stage of his recovery and will start training with his teammates now.
Militao nearing a return
According to Onda Cero, Real Madrid return to training on Monday, with Militao expected to begin working alongside his teammates.
The Brazilian is in the final stages of his recovery from a serious tendon injury and has received the green light to resume team training, with a return to action pencilled in for October.
Militao recently received a visit at Valdebebas from Lasse Lampainen, the surgeon who operated on him, who confirmed his recovery is progressing exactly as planned.
“A full day dedicated to his return as Eder continues to progress according to plan following surgery for his serious tendon injury,” Lampainen wrote on social media.
The defender underwent surgery in April for a rupture of the proximal tendon of the biceps femoris, with an initial recovery estimate of around five months.
Having impressed in demanding physical sessions of late, he is now ready for the crucial next step of full group training.
A timely return amid defensive concerns
Militao’s comeback could not come at a better time given Real Madrid’s issues at the back.
Dean Huijsen is suspended for the Villarreal clash, while Ibrahima Konate returned from international duty with a knock, leaving Mourinho short of options alongside Antonio Rudiger. Militao’s return would provide much-needed depth and quality to the backline.
That said, Real Madrid will manage his comeback with extreme caution given his injury-plagued recent history.
The Brazilian has accumulated a staggering number of days on the sidelines in recent years, including two serious cruciate ligament ruptures.
For now, the priority is easing Militao back gradually and ensuring he regains peak fitness before being thrown into competitive action.
In a major update, AS reports that former Real Madrid midfielder and club legend Toni Kroos has taken his first step towards starting his coaching career.
The former Germany international has told the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) that he is interested in joining the coaching course reserved for professional footballers.
Real Madrid tried to bring Kroos back
It is no secret that Real Madrid considered bringing Toni Kroos back into the club’s structure after the end of the last season.
The club president, Florentino Perez, had wanted Kroos to have a daily presence at Valdebebas rather than making occasional appearances after his retirement.
Jose Angel Sanchez and Kroos spoke after Perez expressed his desire to see the German working at Valdebebas every day. However, they did not find the right moment, time or structure to give his return a clear form.
A comeback remains one of the possibilities most desired by Madrid supporters because of Kroos’ charisma and what he represents at the Santiago Bernabeu. Neither side wanted him to return simply for the sake of it, so the door remains open for the future.
The relationship between the two parties is excellent, and both know that the opportunity to work together again will eventually come.
Taking it step by step
For now, Kroos continues to run the academy he established in Boadilla, enjoying the opportunity to help develop younger players.
After two years away from the competitive side of football, however, he is beginning to look towards the dugout as a possible next step in his career.
Kroos currently holds coaching qualifications that allow him to work up to the third tier of Spanish football.
This is possible because professionals with at least seven years of proven experience and significant involvement at the elite level can gain direct access to accelerated coaching courses.
That means Kroos could coach a team in Primera Federacion, but the German wants to take things gradually.
Kroos has already informed the RFEF that he would be interested in joining the coaching course reserved for professional footballers during the 2027/28 season.
The course taking place this season is not available to elite former players, with UEFA limiting each campaign to 20 places.
With his current qualifications, Kroos could work as an assistant coach, but he cannot yet take charge as a head coach in either the top flight or the Segunda División.
But completing that programme would allow Kroos to obtain the UEFA A licence, which would enable him to coach teams at any level.
