Thibaut Courtois and Eder Militao They are already in the last phase of recovery, in the shock phase as the specialists say, in which they seek to simulate the movements and impacts that can be found throughout a match. The definitive one, that of overcoming fear, something definitive to fulfill Ancelotti’s wish of having both of them for the match on April 9 against Guardiola’s team.
It can almost be considered that they are already part of the group, but what the Real Madrid coaching staff has no doubt about is that for the tie against Manchester City they will be able to count on Belgian and Brazilian. Whether to play as a starter or not will be another story, but having the opportunity to do so is already a relief for the white club’s coach.
It’s not about forcing. They know that neither of them will be one hundred percent, but his weight within the group and the respect of rivals are also factors that play a lot in this type of extreme situations. The Madrid coaching staff knows that the point of form and confidence will be acquired with the passage of time and games, but they want to count on them. Doctors and recoverers believe that the time has come, as demonstrated by their almost full integration into day-to-day work.
City, starting point
At the start of the tie, Courtois’s injury score will be eight months minus one day, while Militao’s will remain at seven months and 29 days. The recovery time for a crusader is at least eight months. Both have given plenty signs of already being recovered, hence they take the step of return without running any apparent risks.
In this long journey through the desert, the response of his teammates, that is, of Real Madrid, has been more than notable. Two defeats all season (both against Atlético), ample leadership in the League, conquest of the Super Cup and presence in the quarterfinals, are the arguments. There is more to it than being the team with the least goals scored and the most effective against the opposing goal, they complete an almost perfect scenario that can now be improved with the contribution of the center back and the goalkeeper.
After the doubts raised until January, Lunin has established himself as a starter and has left the void generated by Courtois’ injury to nothing. In the case of Militao, Rudiger took over the title and after Alaba, It has been Nacho who has occupied the position, but without forgetting the contributions of Carvajal and Tchouameni.
2024-03-15 22:24:59
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