Real Madrid attacker to return earlier than expected – report | OneFootball

Rodrygo’s hopes of making a comeback this season suffered a massive blow when the attacker picked up another knock against Osasuna.

The Brazilian had to leave the pitch after 20 minutes, with subsequent reports ruling him out for at least a month.

In the same game, Real Madrid also lost Eder Militao and Lucas Vazquez through injuries, with the former being ruled out for the entirety of the campaign due to an ACL knock.

Rodrygo to return earlier than expected

However, recent developments at Valdebebas suggest that Real Madrid fans might be seeing their young star back on the pitch sooner than anticipated, reports MARCA.

The 23-year-old winger has been spotted training on the pitch and working with the ball, a mere nine days before Real Madrid’s crucial Champions League encounter against Liverpool.

This is significantly earlier than the initial prognosis, which estimated a recovery period of five to six weeks.

Rodrygo had picked up his initial knock against Borussia Dortmund (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Rodrygo’s return to training has sparked optimism within the club, as his presence adds dynamism and creativity to Real Madrid’s attacking lineup.

His previous muscle injury occurred during the match against Borussia Dortmund, affecting his left hamstring.

That setback had him sidelined for about two weeks before he was cleared to play against Osasuna, where, unfortunately, he was forced off the field prematurely.

With the vital European clash looming and Barcelona racing ahead in the race for the La Liga title, Rodrygo’s early return could be a significant boost for Real Madrid.

His ability to weave through defences and contribute both in terms of goals and assists might just give Real Madrid the edge, especially with star signing Kylian Mbappe underperforming this season.