Dani Carvajal is unleashed, the Real Madrid full-back has set a goal that many see as madness... except him. After a serious injury, the Spanish international wants to return in style and watch out, Carlo Ancelotti is already starting to rub his eyes.
An Injury That Scared Everyone
Last October 5, Carvajal experienced one of the toughest moments of his career. Anterior cruciate ligament tear, external collateral ligament tear, and popliteal tendon tear in his right leg. A very tough combo, the doctors were clear: patience was needed, it would be a long process.
Indeed it has been. More than six months in the shadows, working day after day, without cameras, without spotlights. Just him, his body, and a goal.
Carvajal's Madness
But now, the full-back has dropped the bomb. He did it on El Chiringuito de Jugones, without mincing words:
"The challenge is to be ready by the end of May, let's see if we can make it," he said, with a smile and a determination that is frightening.
What's at the end of May? None other than the Champions League final. And of course, at Real Madrid, they are already getting excited. If the Whites reach that date, will Carvajal be in the squad?
Ancelotti, who knows his players' efforts like few others, is already considering it. According to internal sources, the Italian coach is surprised by the defender's progress, he sees him strong, he sees him hungry.
Stepping on Grass, Dreaming of Titles
Less than a month ago, Madrid published images of Dani training on the grass of Valdebebas. Alone, still not with the group, but with boots and tremendous energy.
"Just stepping on grass with boots gives you another life," Dani said in a club video. "I never thought a light training session would give me so much joy."
Those small steps are what build great comebacks. And Dani knows it.
Champions Final... and Club World Cup?
But there's more. If everything goes as he hopes, he could not only be ready for the Champions final but also for the Club World Cup.
Madrid debuts on June 18 against Al-Hilal, and Carvajal has already hinted at it.
"Hopefully," he replied when asked if he would make it. No more is needed. That word says it all.
Madrid Awaits Him... and Soccer Does Too
Carvajal's return would be one of those stories that move soccer. A player who has given everything for his club, who has fought against a very tough injury, and who now wants to return on the best possible stage.
Champions final, Club World Cup... and who knows what else. Because when Dani says "I'm coming back for the..." there's room for dreams.