InjuriesSeptember 14, 20262 min readPolish version

Eder Militao closing in on Real Madrid return

Eder Militao could be back in the Real Madrid matchday squad after the international break, according to a report cited in Spain.

Eder Militao closing in on Real Madrid return

Real Madrid defender Eder Militao is edging closer to a return after a lengthy absence, in what would be a significant boost for both club and country.

According to information cited from AS, the Brazil international could rejoin the matchday squad after the international break. Militao has not played since 21 April and also missed the World Cup because of injury.

A long-awaited step forward

With only limited details available, the clearest development is that Militao appears to be moving into the final stage of his recovery. For Real Madrid, the prospect of having an experienced central defender back in contention is an important one, even if any return would initially be managed carefully.

Militao’s absence has stretched back several months, and the fact that he was unavailable for the World Cup underlines the seriousness of the setback. A place in the squad after the international break would not necessarily mean an immediate return to regular action, but it would represent a notable milestone.

Why it matters for Brazil

The source material also points to the wider significance of Militao’s recovery for Brazil. Missing the World Cup was a major disappointment for the defender, and any progress toward full fitness will naturally be welcomed by the national team setup.

That is why the suggestion that Jose Mourinho would be pleased by the news carries weight in the broader football context referenced by the original report. Even without further detail, the central point is clear: Militao’s recovery is being closely watched beyond Real Madrid alone.

What is certain so far

  • Eder Militao has been out injured.
  • He missed the World Cup because of that injury.
  • His last match was on 21 April.
  • A journalist from AS has indicated he could return to the matchday squad after the international break.

For now, that is the extent of the confirmed information. But after such a long spell out, even the possibility of a squad return marks encouraging progress for one of Real Madrid’s key defenders.

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