Alaba's setback: renewed injury! What does that mean for his future?

Alaba's setback: renewed injury! What does that mean for his future?

Wien, Österreich - bad news for David Alaba and the fans of the ÖFB national team: The talented defender fails again! As Laola1 , Alaba injured himself in the training session of his left leg. Fortunately, his previously injured knee, in which he pulled a cruciate ligament tear, remained intact. The exact duration of the failure remains unclear, but it is certain: For the quarter -finals of the Copa del Rey against CD Leganes, he will definitely not be on the pitch.

Alaba's return in question

The situation around David Alaba also raises questions about the future of the player. As 5 min , Alaba's career could be on the brink. Although doctors are satisfied with his progress, severe pain plagues after each training session caused by the breakdown of the cartilage and rubbing the bones. Alaba suffered a cruciate ligament rupture last December and was operated on again in May, but despite his progress, the return to the square remains a long way off.

Spanish media intensively speculate about Alaba's situation and report that Real Madrid is already a replacement for the 32-year search. But Alaba himself is optimistic and recently expressed: "This is a process. I have to be patient and be mentally strong. But I feel better from week to week." Team boss Ralf Rangnick, however, hopes that the defender will be active for Austria again in the coming year, especially with regard to the World Cup qualification.