When the Knee Won't Stop Stalling: Carvajal's Return Keeps Real Madrid Guessing
7 February 2026
Carvajal's Return Hopes Hit a Medical Roadblock
The veteran Spanish right-back Dani Carvajal is at the center of ongoing chatter about his return to Real Madrid, as his participation remains uncertain due to injury.
What the Reports Say
In this regard, the Spanish daily El Mundo reported on Saturday that Carvajal told the medical staff and Real Madrid's coaches that he feels fully ready to return to action and play again.
Madrid's medical team, however, insists the knee is not yet prepared to handle meaningful minutes, signaling patience before any comeback decision.
Madrid has chosen to proceed with caution in the player's recovery, not permitting his return to official games until doctors give final clearance and confirm full readiness.
Recent reports said Florentino Perez would not tolerate Carvajal and his teammate Antonio Rudiger staying with the team while injured unless they agree to salary cuts.
Humor break: If patience were a sport, Madrid would already be top of the table. Punchline: Carvajal’s comeback is so delayed even the knee is asking for a rain check.
