Real Madrid key defender expected to return vs Real Sociedad following injury concern | OneFootball

Recent updates from Arancha Rodriguez indicate that Ferland Mendy is currently the only injured Real Madrid player with a chance of returning for their upcoming match against Real Sociedad next week.

Furthermore, the journalist mentions that Aurelien Tchouameni is unlikely to feature in the game due to ongoing issues with his metatarsal, which continues to cause him significant discomfort.

Unsurprisingly, the medical team is expected to exercise caution with the Frenchman as he is not yet at full fitness.

This news comes at a challenging time for Real Madrid, as Eder Militao has also been ruled out for the Sociedad game. Militao suffered a small muscle tear, as confirmed by the MRI results from the Brazilian national team’s medical staff.

The Brazilian medical team has suggested that Militao’s injury is not too severe. However, once he returns to Madrid on Saturday, he will undergo additional tests to provide a definitive diagnosis. Initial estimates suggest he could be sidelined for approximately 10 to 15 days.

Problems do not end for Madrid

Ferland Mendy is likely to feature against Real Sociedad. (Photo by Rafa Babot/Getty Images)

The injury has led to the Brazilian returning to Madrid for further treatment. This marks his fourth absence this week, joining Mendy, Dani Ceballos, and Tchouameni, who were all injured in recent days.

Ceballos was injured during the Real Betis outing while Mendy and Tchouameni picked up their issues while on international duty with France.

Meanwhile, Mendy and Tchouameni have returned from the French national team’s training camp and resumed their recovery at Valdebebas on Tuesday.

Despite the numerous injuries affecting the squad, Mendy stands out as the only player with a realistic chance of being fit for Real Madrid’s next league fixture.

In summary, while Mendy shows promise for a potential return, the team will have to navigate the absence of other key players like Militao and Tchouameni, as they work towards regaining full fitness for their upcoming matches.