🤕 Militao injury heaps more trouble on Madrid’s defence | OneFootball

Real Madrid faces a serious defensive dilemma after the latest international break. The return to league competition looks complicated for the Whites, who have seen two of their defenders finish their international duties with physical problems, adding to an injury list that was already causing concern.

The name on everyone’s lips is Eder Militao. The Brazilian center-back had to leave his national team’s match against Tunisia due to an injury, and today he will undergo medical tests in the Spanish capital to determine the exact extent of his problem. This situation forces the coaching staff to immediately rethink the composition of the defensive line.

But the bad luck hasn’t stopped with the Brazilian defender. Youngster Dean Huijsen has also returned from his international call-up with a knock, a setback that makes the situation even worse. With two defenders injured during the break, Real Madrid’s defense is literally down to the bare bones, with very few significant alternatives available.

This string of bad news comes just as the return of Antonio Rüdiger was expected. Although the German is in the final phase of his recovery, the truth is he is not yet one hundred percent ready to take on the competitive load immediately. His situation adds another layer of uncertainty right before a series of key matches for the team.

Xabi Alonso’s planning for the upcoming matches is now hugely complicated. The squad’s depth will be put to the test, and urgent solutions will be needed to maintain the defensive solidity that has characterized the team at the start of the season. The medical room is overflowing and Real Madrid must act quickly.

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