Real Madrid defender Militao looking forward to Jose Mourinho era: ‘I’m eager to train again’ | OneFootball

Vinicius Jr. and Endrick are representing Real Madrid in the Brazilian national team at the ongoing FIFA World Cup, but they should ideally have been joined by two more players – Rodrygo and Eder Militao.

While the former suffered a devastating ACL injury, the latter faced a hamstring injury just when he seemed to be finding his feet back after the back-to-back ACL blows he recovered from.

Militao underwent surgery and thus missed out on the World Cup squad – something that would have been a guarantee for him had he managed to maintain his fitness.

Militao discusses Real Madrid new signings, Mourinho return

Eder Militao spoke to the media in a recent interview where he was asked about Real Madrid, his return, and his country’s chances at the FIFA World Cup.

He began by responding to Real Madrid’s new defensive signings and whether he saw their arrival as a potential threat to his place in the team.

Militao has welcomed the new signings. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

“Everyone comes to help, they are great players. It is very good that those key players come to Real Madrid,” he began, as quoted by Mundo Deportivo.

“They are excellent players. The more they come to help Real Madrid, it’s perfect,” he added.

Militao was then asked to give his two cents on Jose Mourinho, the new manager, whom he will report to once he returns from his injury.

“People know his story, he is one of the best coaches in the world. I’m eager to train again, to have the opportunity to work with him.”

Finally, the player was asked about Brazil’s run at the World Cup so far and how he saw the team at be playing at this point in the competition.

“It’s okay, they have grown during the competition. In each game, the players are evolving and that was clear to everyone.”

Militao excited to work with Mourinho. (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/Getty Images)

“From the first game to the last, there has been a very big evolution and we have to go to more,” he added.

When will Militao return?

For his recent hamstring injury, the Brazilian defender was forced to go under the blade, prolonging his period out of action and handing him and the club a massive blow.

Militao, however, continues to work hard to return as early as possible and there is hope that he can return relatively early into the new season.

Real Madrid do not expect him to be back in action until October, that is two months after the new season begins. Post that, he will still be reintroduced patiently so as to avoid any further relapses.

By the time he returns, the new manager will likely have a starting defensive pair seasoned as his first-choice, and it will thus be complicated for him to immediately fight his way back into the starting XI.