Dani Carvajal is facing the toughest moment of his career after the serious injury he suffered on October 5 in the match against Villarreal. However, he continues with an unwavering determination to being a leader in Real Madrid's dressing room.
Although he will be out of action for several months, Carvajal has made it clear to his teammates and the coaching staff that his role as captain is not on hold. According to Marca, Carvajal has stated internally that, although his priority is to recover, he is not willing to stop supporting his team at all times.
Dani Carvajal's injury | LaLiga
Carvajal has begun his recovery process at Valdebebas, but he didn't want to wait any longer to assume his new responsibility as captain. Carlo Ancelotti had already said that, although Madrid will lose Carvajal as a player, they will keep him as a leader. His mental strength and ability to motivate players are as valuable as his performance on the field.
Despite being in the midst of rehabilitation, Carvajal has made it clear that he wants to continue exercising his leadership. He will not limit himself to occasional visits, but plans to be close to the players on a regular basis. Ancelotti and the rest of the coaching staff greatly value this attitude.
In every training session, Carvajal has always been the one who keeps everyone on their toes, competitive to the max, even in the simplest exercises. “He gets everyone going,” say the club, as explained by Marca during the week.
Carvajal remains a staple in the white dressing room | Getty Images, Madrid-Barcelona
Dani Carvajal points out Kylian Mbappé
But Carvajal doesn't just have his role as captain in mind. According to Marca, the full-back has also privately expressed that he believes Kylian Mbappé's time has come. For Carvajal, the Frenchman must step up and show why he is considered one of the best players in the world.
And there's no better stage to do so than today's Clásico against Barcelona. Carvajal is confident that Mbappé has the ability to lead the team to victory, and this match is the perfect opportunity for him to put the team on his back.
Real Madrid have lost the world's best full-back during his recovery, but they have not lost one of their most valuable leaders. Carvajal is determined to continue being a positive influence for his team-mates, both in training and in matches, even if it is from the bench or the stands. And with the trust placed in Mbappé, the captain is confident that Real Madrid are in good hands as they face the game of games.
