Real Madrid handed injury boost as key defender could return for Alaves clash

Real Madrid have been hit hard by injuries during the ongoing campaign, with the Merengues losing a number of key problems to fitness issues throughout.

The latest addition to the list was veteran defender Dani Carvajal, who sustained a calf injury during the victory over Granada a little over a week ago.

It was soon reported that the Spanish international would be unable to play again in 2023 and that the objective was for him to return for the Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Atletico Madrid next month.

But it appears that Carvajal may very well be able to play again before 2023 comes to an end.

Indeed, as per journalist Rodra P, the 31-year-old’s recovery from the calf injury is going very well, and as such, he could be ready in time to face Deportivo Alaves in what will be Real Madrid’s last game of 2023.

The right-back, one of the most outstanding players of the season for Los Blancos, no longer feels pain in his soleus and his sensations are very good.

As a result, the player does not rule out the last game of the year against Alaves on December 21.

In any case, Carvajal will be ready for Real Madrid’s first game of 2024, against Mallorca on January 3 at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Things seem to be improving for Real Madrid on the injury front of late. Only earlier today, Aurelien Tchouameni confirmed that he will be resuming group training tomorrow, which could put him in the fray for the weekend’s Villarreal clash.

Arda Guler is also understood to have recovered from his ailment while Carvajal is also making substantial progress.

Vinicius Jr., Eduardo Camavinga, Eder Militao, and Thibaut Courtois are the long-term absentees at the moment.