“It's available now, and it's very important news.”

Carlo Ancelotti Confirmed this Saturday in a preview Real Madrid-Athletic Club Long awaited return Eder MilitauOnce the Brazilian recovers from a serious knee injury suffered earlier this season.

“Militao is returning, this is very important news. He is there, he trained well, but he still has to play football because he is not 100%,” the Italian coach announced at the press conference.

“He has recovered well from his injury. He was injured in the first round against Athletic and now he is back against Athletic in the second round,” he added.

Returning a call Army That doesn't mean the defenseman is going to be a starter: “He may or may not get minutes tomorrow. His physical condition is good, his knee is good, and he needs to get used to playing on the big field and with his teammates. “He has recovered well and we need to give him time to get back to his best.”

ArmyThe 26-year-old returns at a crucial moment in the campaign, with the match against the quarter-finals City of Manchester In 10 days in the Champions League.

He Real Madrid In defense he has suffered several casualties this season, with only two natural centre-backs: Nacho And Rudiger. Very much David Alaba Like a goalkeeper Thibaut CourtoisThey are still out there.

truly, Courtois While he is already facing the final stages of his recovery from a knee ligament injury, he is unlikely to make a comeback this season after his meniscal surgery a few days ago.

“It was strange what happened to us with the cruciate injuries in the two centre-backs. We were good, I think everyone adapted. Rudiger first. He has had a fantastic season. Nacho has also made mistakes at times, but in general he has contributed a lot in defence. And Tchouaméni a lot in that position. performed. It shows that we are the team that conceded the fewest goals and it means that the teamwork was very good,” he highlighted. Anjaloti.

Whites get it Athletic Without Vinicius (allowed), but yes in English Jude Bellinghamwho had already served a two-match suspension for the dismissal.

Vinicius He has been in the limelight in recent days after appearing in a press conference ahead of the inter-friendly match Brazil And SpainHe broke down in tears as he talked about the racism he experienced.

“There is one thing that worries me about Vinicius today. And he can't play tomorrow. That's what worries me,” the coach said.