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Real Madrid set to recover two injured stars vs Mallorca; defender unlikely to return
The first international break of 2026 is underway, and a large number of Real Madrid stars away representing their national team with preparations for the FIFA World Cup in the summer taking centre stage.
Once the break is over, Los Blancos return to action in La Liga on 4 April with an away trip to face RCD Mallorca.
And, building up to that clash, manager Alvaro Arbeloa is set to be boosted by some players returning from injury.
Militao, Ceballos set to be available
Indeed, according to journalist Alvaro Esteban, Real Madrid will recover Eder Militao and Dani Ceballos in time for the game against Mallorca on the other side of the international break.
Militao has been out of action since December due to a muscle tear. The 28-year-old defender’s absence has been felt by Los Blancos during this period, considering that the other centre-backs have also gone through physical problems.
Militao has been doing work on the field for a while and resumed training with the group just before the international break. And, if there are no unforeseen issues, the Brazilian international will be ready to face Mallorca on 4 April.
As for Ceballos, he has been out of action since late February due to a calf injury, leading to him missing the Merengues’ last seven matches across all competitions.
But the 29-year-old midfielder has resumed training with the group this week and everything suggests that he could be available for selection for Arbeloa when Real Madrid face Mallorca.
No Ferland Mendy
However, as per the report, left-back Ferland Mendy is unlikely to be ready in time for the trip to La Palma next week.
The French left-back suffered a muscle injury in the game against Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabeu and has gone onto miss three matches since.
As things stand, though, Mendy will not make it in time for the Mallorca clash and is targeting the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals against Bayern Munich for his comeback.
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.
