Militão Takes Another Step Toward Real Madrid Return as Mourinho Oversees Recovery
Éder Militão is making encouraging progress in his recovery and has continued working at Valdebebas during the international break. The Brazilian defender’s return is gradually getting closer as José Mourinho monitors his physical development.
Éder Militão is making encouraging progress in his recovery and has continued working at Valdebebas during the international break. The Brazilian defender’s return is gradually getting closer as José Mourinho monitors his physical development.
Éder Militão has provided another positive sign in his long recovery process, continuing his work at Real Madrid’s Valdebebas training complex as he edges closer to a return to competitive action.
The Brazilian centre-back is among the players who have remained in Madrid during the international break, allowing Mourinho and his staff to closely monitor his physical condition and recovery.
Militão has been attending Valdebebas daily alongside the club’s medical staff, physiotherapists and rehabilitation specialists. The objective is to gradually increase his workload and ensure he is physically prepared before making his return to the pitch.
Mourinho is closely monitoring his progress
While several Real Madrid players who stayed in Madrid have been following personalised training programmes, the injured players have had a different routine.
Militão, Rodrygo and Ferland Mendy have been among those working specifically on their respective recoveries rather than simply using the international break for rest. Mourinho has made it clear that the pause in the schedule should be used productively, with individual programmes designed around each player’s needs.
For Militão, the priority is not to rush the process.
The defender has already made encouraging progress in recent weeks. He has been able to run on the Valdebebas pitches and has even started doing basic ball work and exercises involving his boots, representing another important stage of his rehabilitation.
A major boost for Real Madrid’s defence
Militão’s eventual return would give Mourinho another important option at centre-back.
Real Madrid have had to manage a difficult situation in defence, with injuries affecting several players and new signing Ibrahima Konaté still adapting to the team. Militão’s recovery is therefore particularly significant for Mourinho as he looks to strengthen his options over the coming months.
The Brazilian is not expected to be rushed back simply because the team needs him. Instead, Real Madrid’s medical and coaching staff will continue to assess his progress before deciding when he is ready for full training and, eventually, competitive football.
The comeback is getting closer
There is still work to be done before Militão can return to match action, but the latest developments represent encouraging news.
The defender’s ability to train regularly at Valdebebas and increase the intensity of his rehabilitation suggests that he is moving into an increasingly advanced stage of his recovery.
For Mourinho and Real Madrid, having Militão back at full strength would provide a significant boost to the squad.
The club will now continue to take a cautious approach, with the ultimate goal being to make sure Militão returns when he is physically ready — rather than simply returning as quickly as possible.
