Xabi Alonso excited Real Madrid fans by implementing a clear attacking playing style upon his arrival. However, he has faced significant problems in the dressing room which appear to have affected the team’s performance on the pitch. As a result, the team is now experiencing inconsistent results and the game plan has been reduced. These challenges are further supplemented by the serious setback from Éder Militão’s long-term injury following their recent home defeat to RC Celta.
As Real Madrid reported on their official website: Éder Militão has been diagnosed with a rupture of the biceps femoris in his left legwith involvement of the proximal tendon. Although the club decided not to specify an estimated recovery time, Cadena COPE’s Arancha Rodríguez reports on X, formerly Twitter, that the The Brazilian defender will be sidelined for an extended period of three to four months.
With Militão currently sidelined due to injury, coach Xabi Alonso faces his sixth defensive absence as Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dani Carvajal, David Alaba, Ferland Mendy and Dean Huijsen are also unavailable due to injuries. As a result, Real Madrid will rely solely on Raúl Asensio and Antonio Rüdiger as centre-backs for the Champions League match against Manchester City on December 10.
Although the Brazilian will be out for an extended period of time, he is expected to return in time to participate with Brazil in the 2026 World Cup. With an estimated comeback in April 2026, he has around two months to regain competitive rhythm and make Carlo Ancelotti’s squad list. However, Éder Militão’s physical instability continues to draw attention he has now suffered his fifth injury since 2024, raising doubts about his long-term professional future.
Real Madrid’s Eder Militao cheers on the fans after the team’s victory in the LaLiga EA Sports.
Not just Militao: Mbappe suffered a minor injury and Camavinga is out
Although Eder Militao’s injury attracted the most attention in Real Madrid’s defeat, Kylian Mbappe you also suffered a minor injury. According to Miguel Ángel Díaz of Tiempo de Juego COPE, the Frenchman has suffered a fracture in the ring finger of his left hand. However, the 26-year-old striker is expected to be available to play against Manchester CityThis provides some relief for coach Xabi Alonso, who is struggling amid the wave of injuries.
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While Kylian Mbappé remains available despite his injury, Eduardo Camavinga has been ruled out for Real Madrid’s next matchaccording to Miguel Ángel Díaz. Although the French star was part of the squad in the defeat to RC Celta, he was has not yet recovered from his mild ankle sprain. Coach Xabi Alonso still has players like Jude Bellingham and Arda Güler at his disposal, but The absence of the 23-year-old star has a significant impact on the creativity and stability of the midfield.
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