So unpleasant news. The recovery of Real Madrid star defender is significantly delayed

Real Madrid and Austrian national team defender David Alaba has yet to play a match this year.

The experienced defender has been sidelined since mid-December due to a cruciate ligament tear in his knee, which he sustained in a match against Villarreal on December 17.

According to AS, Alaba's recovery could be prolonged and might extend until 2025, much longer than initially expected. It is reported that he is still experiencing issues with mobility, and his injury is more severe than those of Thibaut Courtois or Eder Militao.

Currently, Alaba is having difficulty moving on his own, and he is far from beginning any running exercises.

Due to this injury, the Austrian defender missed Euro 2024. He was present on the bench throughout his national team's participation in the tournament.