Real Madrid have been tormented by injuries all season. Right from Thibaut Courtois’ ACL injury before the start of the campaign to Aurelien Tchouameni’s foot fracture last week, the Merengues have been unable to catch a break with fitness issues.

One key star ruled out for the long term is Eder Militao. Like the Belgian shot-stopper, the Brazilian defender suffered an ACL injury in the very first game of the season and was said to be ruled out for the entirety of the campaign.

A pleasant surprise

According to reports from Jose Felix Diaz of MARCA, there is more optimism than strikes the eye over Militao’s situation. While the prognosis was indeed poor, there is optimism over his return this season.

The Spanish journalist relays that in the best-case scenario, Militao could return to action as early as March.

It is suggested that the Brazilian international’s recovery is going quite well and a return ahead of schedule could be on the cards.

It would come as a much-needed reinforcement to Carlo Ancelotti’s defence where Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba, in particular, have been under severe pressure.

As relayed last month, Militao’s recovery is going ahead of schedule and much better than initially expected. He is hitting all deadlines set by the medical staff and is even close to starting a higher level of physiotherapy exercises.

Signing is no longer needed

Los Blancos were remotely considering the signing of Sporting’s Goncalo Inacio earlier this month as a replacement for Eder Militao.

Reports went on to state that Florentino Perez had even given the operation the green light to be carried out in January for a fee of €60 million.

However, soon enough, those rumours were dashed, and as things stand, there are no plans to sign anybody in January, especially with Militao now closing in on an early return.