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Real Madrid top target refuses to talk about future
Real Madrid have done an exceptional job in the transfer market so far, notably bringing in the likes of Dean Huijsen, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Franco Mastantuono.
However, one player that continues to elude them is Alvaro Carreras. The SL Benfica fullback was destined to join Real Madrid earlier in the summer, but his move has stalled recently.
Carreras is, in fact, still playing for Benfica in the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup, although Real Madrid have not given up in the chase.
The Spanish giants still remain hopeful of completing the Carreras signing after the Club World Cup.
Alvaro Carreras on his future
In the midst of this Club World Cup campaign, Carreras was approached by MARCA editor Jose Felix Diaz, who asked him about his future.
Carreras, though, remained coy about his future, refusing to openly acknowledge speculation about his future at SL Benfica.
“Now the important thing is the World Cup. Everything’s fine,” he told Diaz.
Carreras’ statement suggests he is being cautious about talks regarding his future, especially knowing that Real Madrid must still find an agreement with SL Benfica, in order to facilitate his transfer.
The Spaniard, for his part, though, is determined to join Real Madrid this summer and is, in fact, counting days for a move to the Santiago Bernabeu.
However, with the Club World Cup not getting over until the second week of next month, Real Madrid will have to pay the waiting game, for now, as they look to secure their fourth signing of the new season.
Real Madrid, though, are also attentive about other alternatives in the market, having been linked with a move for Alejandro Grimaldo lately.
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Real Madrid defender takes major step towards comeback; set for return after international break
Real Madrid are finally beginning to see a clear path back for Eder Militao, with the defender now in the final phase of his rehabilitation and increasingly expected to return after the next international break.
Militao has been sidelined since suffering a tear to the proximal biceps femoris tendon in his left leg during the meeting with Alaves last April.
The injury required surgery, but his recovery has now reached a stage where his return can be discussed in more concrete terms.
Militao steps up rehabilitation at Valdebebas
While Real Madrid completed their preparations for Tuesday night’s trip to Elche, Militao was working separately from the main group at the Valdebebas Training Centre.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the Brazilian defender carried out specific exercises with the club’s rehabilitation staff and physiotherapists on pitches 1 and 2.
The work represents another step in a recovery process that has kept him away from competitive action for several months.
Mind you, Militao will not be involved against Elche, but the latest signs are considerably more encouraging for what comes next.
Return now expected after international break
The timeline surrounding Militao’s comeback is finally becoming clearer. Provided his recovery continues at its current pace, Real Madrid expect the centre-back to be available to Mourinho once the international break is over.
That break is scheduled to take place from the end of September into the first week of October, meaning Militao could be back by mid-October at the latest.
For a defender who has endured another significant spell on the sidelines, simply having a defined target gives an important moment in his rehabilitation.
Real Madrid still missing players
Militao’s progress is particularly welcome because Real Madrid continue to deal with several absences in the squad.
On that note, Rodrygo and Ferland Mendy remain on the injury list and are not expected to return as quickly as Militao.
Both these players are therefore ruled out of the Elche fixture, leaving Mourinho without several established options.
Beyond Elche, though, Militao’s return offers Real Madrid something far more valuable: another experienced defensive option for the demanding weeks ahead.
After surgery and months of rehabilitation, the Brazilian is now entering the final stretch, and if there are no setbacks, Real Madrid could have their defender back in the squad around the middle of October.
