Injured Real Madrid forward following special ‘body recomposition’ plan for physical and emotional improvement | OneFootball

March 2nd was the fateful day that Rodrygo suffered a devastating and season-ending cruciate ligament injury, and six months have already passed.

The player missed the FIFA World Cup, and even the first half of the new season owing to his setback.

While that would be a massive mental blow for any other player, Rodrygo has not allowed it to control him and continues to work hard to return to the field at the earliest. After all, it was only the latest in a long list of hurdles he had already overcome in his career.

A special plan

As confirmed in a recent update by Diario AS, Rodrygo is coupling his ACL recovery with an important ‘Body Recomposition’ programme for his physical and emotional improvement.

Rodrygo is out with a long-term injury. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

The technique consists of reducing his body fat percentage while simultaneously improving his muscle mass – ultimately ensuring that his body weight stays at the status quo.

Rodrygo has already been working in the gym for months now, and the results are visible. He is already seen to be more muscular than before, and that is expected to make him a stronger force on the field while also lowering the risk of a recurrence.

Scheduled date of return

With the winger’s return going well, the Spanish outlet reports that doctors are insisting he delay his return to the field until January, after the Christmas break.

The Spanish Super Cup scheduled for February, in their professional opinion, is the best stage for Rodrygo to return to high-intensity football.

A huge fight remains ahead of the winger after his return. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Rodrygo, however, does not want to wait as long as he is pushing for a return even earlier. He dreams of making his comeback in the Cup game on December 16th, and it remains to be seen which date eventually works out.

When he does make his eventual return, however, the Brazilian winger will face tough competition for a starting spot on the right wing.

After all, Arda Guler, Yan Diomande and Brahim Diaz are all competing for the same spot.

The alternative option would be for him to serve as the deputy for Vinicius Jr. on the left flank, a role that is currently up for grabs.