Latest news on Bellingham, Alaba, and Courtois injuries for Real Madrid, along with possible return dates
The list of injuries for Real Madrid has shrunk as of 2024.
David Alaba, Eder Militao, and Thibaut Courtois all had ACL tears. In March, Jude Bellingham will resume her activities.
Given the ailments Carlo Ancelotti has had to cope with, Madrid’s stellar season to date is even more remarkable.
With Madrid solidifying their dominance at the top of La Liga after already winning the Supercopa de Espana, the cunning Italian has expertly addressed the team’s fitness issues and has already welcomed back several important talents in the new year.
Below are the most recent updates regarding Real Madrid’s injury worries.
Joselu
Problem: Ankle strain
Possible comeback in late March
With 14 goals in all competitions this season, the attacker on loan from Real Madrid has shown himself to be a reliable option for Los Blancos.
Despite Madrid’s lack of an established #9, Joselu has been a rare starter, and Ancelotti will now be without the Spaniard for what the Spanish media believe to be three weeks following an ankle injury.
After the March international break, the striker is probably coming back.
Eder Militao
Problem: An injury to the knee
Possible comeback in April
After sustaining an ACL injury, the center defender was replaced during his team’s La Liga debut amid tears, but Militao is expected to be back in the game very soon.
At the beginning of February, Carlo Ancelotti gave a favorable update on Militao’s condition, stating that he “is starting to feel very good” and that he might return as early as late March.
According to reports, the Brazilian is prepared to resume group training. If Madrid advances past RB Leipzig in the round of 16, there is a chance he will be well enough to make the squad for the Champions League quarterfinals.
Jude Bellingham
Problem: Ankle strain
Potential comeback: 02/03/24 vs. Valencia
The English sensation had a significant impact as Madrid defeated Girona 4-0 to seize complete control of the La Liga championship contest. Bellingham scored twice in the victory, but his evening was marred by the fact that he had to be replaced before the hour due to an ankle injury.
Although Bellingham missed Madrid’s previous three games, the club announced that he suffered a “high-grade sprain in his left ankle” during the pivotal victory. Bellingham is expected to make his comeback in March.
David Alaba
Problem: An injury to the knee
Possible comeback: 2024–2025 season opening
This season, David Alaba became the third player from Real Madrid to have an ACL tear. The Austrian international will miss the rest of the season after rupturing his ligaments during the 4-1 victory against Villarreal in December.
After a successful knee surgery, the defender will likely miss eight months of play. There are therefore significant questions over his eligibility for Euro 2024.
When the 2024–2025 season arrives, Alaba ought to be healthy and ready to go for Real Madrid.
Thibaut Courtois
Problem: An injury to the knee
Possible comeback in April
Thibaut Courtois also had an ACL tear during training a few days before Militao sustained his permanent injury in August. This season, Kepa Arrizabalaga, a Chelsea misfit, has been brought in on loan to take the place of the Belgian goalkeeper, who has yet to appear for Madrid.
The news that Courtois might be available as early as April at the beginning of the season apparently gave Madrid a major conditioning boost.
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