Luis de la Fuente has made it clear that Dani Carvajal remains a key figure in the Spanish national team's dressing room, despite his recent knee injury. The coach confirmed that he spoke with the Real Madrid player and that the injury is not serious, but warned that he needs time to return to his usual competitive level.
Load management as a technical factor in the full-back's return ⚙️
In high-performance football, knee injuries in high-mileage full-backs like Carvajal require a precise technical approach. Medical teams typically combine proprioception work, quadriceps strengthening, and eccentric load control to prevent relapses. Gradual reintegration into group training is key, as is monitoring muscle fatigue during the first matches to avoid stressing the joint.
The drama of having to wait until the knee says enough 😅
Meanwhile, in the dressing room, shifts are organized so Carvajal doesn't get bored watching matches from the sofa. Some teammates have already suggested he take the opportunity to read a manual on how to survive an injury without going crazy, although De la Fuente himself joked that the full-back prefers to count the days left until he can run after a winger again.