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Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni faces extended recovery under Mourinho's plan

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 7:05 AM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni faces extended recovery under Mourinho's plan

Summary

Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni is sidelined due to a lingering groin issue. The injury has persisted since last summer's World Cup, where he was rotated frequently. Manager Jose Mourinho has implemented a careful recovery plan, prioritizing Tchouameni's long-term health over a quick return. Despite Tchouameni's eagerness to play, Mourinho has committed to a gradual increase in workload, with no set date for his comeback. Real Madrid currently relies on Federico Valverde and Bernardo Silva in midfield.

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•Tchouameni has not played since the start of the season.
•He dealt with a groin issue after the World Cup.
•Mourinho emphasizes a careful approach to his recovery.
•Valverde and Silva are currently starting in midfield.
•No definitive timeline for Tchouameni's return is established.

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7:05 AMYahoo Sports — Jose Mourinho lays down strict recovery plan for key Real Madrid midfielder

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Real Madrid have been without Aurelien Tchouameni since the start of the season, with the French midfielder struggling with a physical issue.Tchouameni has been carrying a problem ever since the World...
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