militão Marks Triumphant Return to International Football After grueling Injury Recovery
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - brazilian center-back Éder Militão delivered a commanding performance in Brazil‘s recent 0-0 draw against South Korea, marking a powerful return to the pitch after a 438-day absence due to a serious knee injury. The match, held in South Korea, saw Militão play the full 90 minutes, successfully containing the Korean attack spearheaded by Son Heung-min and Lee Kang-in.
Militão’s comeback is particularly poignant given his recent struggles with both physical and mental health. The Real Madrid defender openly confessed post-match that he contemplated retirement during his rehabilitation, a testament to the immense challenge of recovering from the ACL injury sustained in august 2023.He credited the unwavering support of his wife, daughter, and teammates for enabling him to persevere through the most difficult period of his career.
The return arrives as a significant boost for both Real madrid and the Brazilian national team. New Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has placed considerable faith in Militão, fostering a strong working relationship. “Spending time with him has helped our relationship,” Militão stated. “He is an amazing leader. I have deep respect for everything he has achieved. It is up to me to perform well at the club and secure a place in the national team.” Militão’s accomplished outing against Korea positions him to compete for a starting role in Brazil’s upcoming fixtures and potentially at future international tournaments.
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