Alaba-comeback on Sunday: Real star stands into the game before returning!

Alaba-comeback on Sunday: Real star stands into the game before returning!

The Austrian football star David Alaba is about to take a year before his comeback at Real Madrid after he had to pause for over a year because of a cruciate ligament rupture that he suffered on December 17, 2023. Coach Carlo Ancelotti announced that Alaba could be ready for playing Las Palmas on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Previously, Alaba already found its place in the squad, but without being used, which was considered a symbolic act during the Supercopa semi-final in Saudi Arabia. Ancelotti expressed that Alaba could be able to spend a few minutes on the field despite the dense game plan of the Madrilenen, in order to finally experience the feeling of playing again. According to Today.at Alaba could also be used again at the Champions League Salzburg on January 22 if it does not work on Sunday.

reintegration into the team

Alabas' return is seen as an important step in the team, since Real Madrid is currently defending a lack of experience and leadership in defense, especially after the departures of players such as Kroos and the injury to Dani Carvajal. His comeback will not only strengthen the defensive, but also emotionally boost the team on the square, report sources from the club, such as relevo.com . At a last training test, Alaba was fit enough to take part in the game again, even if his missions have to be carefully controlled in order to prevent another injury. Ancelotti plans to gradually restore Alaba to ensure that it is not overwhelmed.