Terribly injured against Villarreal last October, Dani Carvajal returned to specific training just two months after his operation. Images of his recovery have put a smile back on the faces of Carlo Ancelotti and Real Madrid.

Real Madrid are going through a rather difficult season, partly due to injuries. On 11 October, Carlo Ancelotti lost his vice-captain to injury in a La Liga match against Villarreal. Hit in the knee by Yeremy Pino, the diagnosis confirmed a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament, a rupture of the lateral collateral ligament and a rupture of the popliteal tendon. Dani Carvajal is expected to miss the whole season.

Carried off the pitch as his team-mates looked on in concern, the Spanish international then underwent an operation performed by Dr Manuel Leyes, a specialist in complex knee injuries. Estimates suggest a return after a year’s convalescence. But at Real Madrid, the express return of injured players has always surprised everyone.

Carvajal’s methodical recovery

After the operation, Carvajal began intensive rehabilitation under the supervision of the club’s doctors. This rigorous process included physiotherapy sessions to restore mobility and strength to his knee. At each stage, he shared his progress on social media to show all his fans his determination to return to the highest level.

In his latest Instagram post, Carvajal was seen training with Carlo Ancelotti. This marks an important step in his recovery. For fans, it’s good news: the team could benefit from the return of a defensive stalwart for the second half of the season.

Dani Carvajal is determined to get back to his best. His aim is to play a crucial role in Real Madrid’s future competitions, particularly in La Liga and the Champions League.