David Alaba

Real Madrid are targeting a return for David Alaba in January following the serious knee injury that has kept him out for the last 12 months. The Austria international underwent anterior cruciate knee ligament (ACL) surgery in his left knee after suffering a rupture during Madrid’s La Liga victory over Villarreal in December 2023 before in May 2024 undergoing an arthroscopy, a procedure for diagnosing and treating joint problems. Alaba, 32, missed the remaining five months of the 2023-24 season alongside Euro 2024 for Austria, and has yet to make an appearance in 2024-25. “I think he...

Real Madrid will consider signing a central defender in January after David Alaba ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee, boss Carlo Ancelotti has said. Alaba is expected to miss the rest of the 2023-24 season and next summer’s European Championship with Austria after sustaining the injury in Real Madrid’s 4-1 La Liga victory over Villarreal earlier this month. The Athletic reported on Sunday that Real Madrid will look to sign a replacement in defence for Alaba during the January transfer window. Alaba successfully underwent surgery this week and joins fellow...