Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal has been sidelined for the rest of 2024/25 season after after undergoing surgery for a torn cruciate ligament.
Carvajal plays an important role in the Madrid and his loss will come as a huge blow for the Los Blancos. However, the Spaniard is set to play a new role at the club as he recovers from his injury.
According to reports by David Aguilera (h/t Madrid Xtra), Just 21 days after his surgery, Carvajal was back at Valdebebas, participating in a different capacity during Real Madrid’s training session.
Despite being unable to play, the full-back’s presence is invaluable to both the squad and coach Carlo Ancelotti, who sees Carvajal as a vital leader during his recovery.
“We are not going to take advantage of his strength, but we will take advantage of his head,” Ancelotti stated after the game against Celta, hinting that Carvajal will be heavily involved in the team’s day-to-day activities.
In his new role, Carvajal is expected to support his teammates off the field, offering tactical advice and leadership during key moments.
The defender has already begun integrating into this capacity, chatting extensively with Ancelotti on the sidelines during Monday’s session and providing instructions to the team ahead of their Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund.
Ancelotti has made the decision not to reinforce the squad with a new player, choosing instead to rely on Carvajal’s leadership.
The veteran defender is set to stay close to his teammates, even joining them on selected Champions League trips, depending on his recovery progress.
