Real Madrid have around ten days till they face Al Hilal in their first Club World Cup game in the United States.
This will be Xabi Alonso's debut game as Real Madrid manager, thus the stakes and expectations are naturally high. Real Madrid are obsessed with winning the inaugural trophy, and they see Alonso they key to it, hence the new signings.
Aside from the signings, many Real Madrid players are injured, and one of them may return faster than planned.
According to Marca, Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, who suffered a hamstring injury in late April and was anticipated to recover by the end of June, is now likely to compete in the Club World Cup.
Camavinga wants to make a comeback after a poor Real Madrid season
Camavinga did not have a nice season. He was lethargic and could not contribute significantly to the team's collective efforts. Some may blame the manager, but the player must also bear some responsibility.
On top of that, he was also injured for a good chunk of the period - about 100 days. That also contributed to the lack of form and consistency.
On the surface, this incredible news appears to mark that the player understands the need to make a comeback after a season to forget and revive his chances in the midfield, especially under the new manager.
Camavinga is one of the most important players of Real Madrid, and although one bad season does not do much damage, the fact that he has a lot to prove cannot be negated.
According to Marca, the findings from the training he completed in Valdebebas two days ago indicate a promising early recovery. He practiced with the ball, indicating that it will only be a matter of days before he becomes available to Alonso.
However, it remains to be seen whether giving him too many minutes so soon after returning from a nearly two-month injury is a prudent option.