Injured Real Madrid veteran moving closer to a return; Sets FIFA Club World Cup as his target | OneFootball

Amid all the injuries at Real Madrid this season, the absence of Dani Carvajal has perhaps hit them the most.

The veteran right-back, who picked up an ACL injury earlier in the campaign, has been out of action for 300 days now, missing as many as 53 competitive matches in the process.

The impact of Carvajal’s absence has been significant as Real Madrid have lacked anyone to properly replace him at right-back.

Carvajal moving closer to a return

A recent report from MARCA has offered a fresh update on the fitness of Dani Carvajal, confirming that the veteran moving closer and closer to returning to the pitch.

Real Madrid recently shared a photo of Carvajal back on the ball at Valdebebas. That update was followed by a video of the Spaniard engaging in ball exercises at moderate intensity – an encouraging sign in what has been a long road to recovery.

Dani Carvajal has been out of action for too long. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Carvajal himself seems optimistic. Speaking at the Laureus Awards, the 32-year-old confirmed his main target is to return in time for the FIFA Club World Cup.

“The goal is clear,” he told MARCA, “I want to be ready for the Club World Cup.”

Real Madrid kick off their Club World Cup campaign on June 18 against Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal. Both the player and the club hopeful of Carvajal’s involvement in this game, though the club remain unsure about who will lead the team.

In any case, Carvajal’s potential return to action in the summer could go a long way in boosting Real Madrid’s chances of winning the inaugural edition of the FIFA Club World Cup.