Vinícius Remains Sidelined! Here’s his Return Date
Brazilian forward Vinícius Junior will miss another game and won’t travel to Girona, as confirmed by his coach, Carlo Ancelotti, during a press conference. The Italian manager indicated that the player will be ready for the Champions League clash against Atalanta, while Austrian defender David Alaba’s return has been pushed back to 2025.
Although both Vinícius and Alaba joined Friday’s group training session at the Ciudad Real Madrid, ahead of the La Liga match against Girona, Ancelotti clarified their respective return schedules and confirmed that neither will be included in the upcoming squad.
"It's good news for us," Ancelotti said. "We’re encouraged to see Vini, who has recovered very well from his injury. He won’t play tomorrow, but he’ll be ready for the next Champions League match," he stated, setting the Brazilian’s return for Tuesday.
Meanwhile, David Alaba, who has been sidelined for nearly a year due to a severe knee injury, will need more time to regain full fitness. "We’re happy to see him training, but he needs December to get ready. He will continue working individually and gradually reintegrate with the team. His timeline is set for next year," the coach explained.
