Real Madrid Stars Dani Carvajal and Éder Militão Set to Miss Club World Cup 2025 Despite Traveling with Team
In the latest Real Madrid news, two key defenders—Dani Carvajal and Éder Militão—will not be taking part in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup 2025, even though they will be traveling with the rest of the squad.
According to trusted Real Madrid insider Jorge C. Picón, both players will make the trip with the team to the Club World Cup, but they won’t play in any matches. The decision has been made as part of a careful plan by the Real Madrid medical and coaching staff.
Carvajal and Militão Still Recovering from ACL Injuries
Both right-back Dani Carvajal and center-back Éder Militão have been out for several months due to serious ACL injuries they picked up early in the 2024/25 season. These long-term injuries have kept them off the field for the majority of the season, leaving a gap in the Real Madrid defense.
In recent weeks, there was some hope among fans and media that Carvajal and Militão might be able to return to action in time for the FIFA Club World Cup, especially after they were spotted training lightly and doing individual workouts on the grass at the Real Madrid training ground.
Real Madrid Playing It Safe
However, despite this progress, Real Madrid has decided not to rush their return. Speaking to the media, journalist Jorge C. Picón confirmed that while the club wants both players to travel with the squad and participate in team activities, they will not be risked in any official matches during the Club World Cup tournament.
> “The plan is for Militão and Carvajal to travel to the Club World Cup, but Real Madrid does not want them to play any minutes. The goal is to get them into the swing of things and train with their teammates without taking unnecessary risks so they can be 100% fit for next season,” said Picón.
Focus on Full Recovery for Next Season
The club’s main goal is to help both defenders slowly return to full fitness so they are completely ready for the 2025/26 La Liga season and other major competitions like the UEFA Champions League.
This strategy shows that Real Madrid is thinking long-term, making sure their key players avoid setbacks by not pushing them too hard too soon. Fans can expect to see both Dani Carvajal and Éder Militão back in action next season if everything goes according to plan.
Conclusion
To sum it up, although Carvajal and Militão will be present with the squad during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, they will not be taking part in any games. Their return to the pitch is expected in the next season as they continue their recovery from serious ACL injuries.
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