Mourinho cautiously manages Militao's return from injury ahead of Villarreal

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Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Mourinho cautiously manages Militao's return from injury ahead of Villarreal
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Jose Mourinho is taking a careful approach with Eder Militao's recovery from injury. The Real Madrid defender, who recently received medical clearance, feels fit but will not play against Villarreal or Roma, according to Mourinho. The coaching staff has had to prevent Militao from participating in competitive training sessions to avoid setbacks. Militao has struggled with injuries over the past four seasons, playing in only 52 of 187 matches, prompting the club to be cautious with his return.

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  • •Eder Militao is fit but will not play in upcoming matches.
  • •Mourinho emphasizes patience in Militao's recovery process.
  • •Militao has dealt with multiple injuries in recent years.
  • •Coaching staff halted Militao's return to action during training.
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  • 5:31 PMYahoo Sports — Mourinho handling Real Madrid defender’s return from injury with great caution
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According to MARCA, Jose Mourinho has been taking a cautious approach to Eder Militao’s recovery, with the Real Madrid defender feeling increasingly fit after receiving medical clearance. In fact, t...

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