Arda Guler has been marred by a string of untimely injuries at Real Madrid, his recent injury ahead of his game against Braga will once again delay his debut, know more about his injury update and history
The Turkish sensation, who made a high-profile move from Fenerbahçe to Los Blancos in the summer, has faced setback after setback, with the latest blow pushing him back to the sidelines.
Arda Guler latest injury update news today, status, history and return date news
Guler’s misfortune began during Madrid’s pre-season US tour when, shortly after joining the club for a significant €20 million, he suffered a knee injury in a training session, forcing him to miss all four matches. The severity of the injury led to surgery to remove pieces of his meniscus, delaying his much-anticipated debut.
🚨🌕| Real Madrid hope to have Arda Guler available at the start of December. @FabrizioRomano #rmalive pic.twitter.com/rraE6h64hk
— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) November 10, 2023
Real Madrid’s cautious approach to Guler’s recovery initially seemed promising. Ancelotti’s decision not to rush him back into action allowed the teenager to build strength for the demands of the elite level.
| Season | Injury | from | until | Days | Games missed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/24 | unknown injury | Nov 8, 2023 | Nov 22, 2023 | 14 days |  2 |
| 23/24 | Muscle injury | Sep 26, 2023 | Oct 29, 2023 | 33 days | 7 |
| 23/24 | Meniscus damage | Jul 29, 2023 | Sep 26, 2023 | 59 days | 7 |
| 22/23 | Fitness | Dec 17, 2022 | Dec 25, 2022 | 8 days |  2 |
| 22/23 | Knee injury | Nov 19, 2022 | Dec 17, 2022 | 28 days | – |
| 22/23 | Stomach flu | Sep 26, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | 4 days | – |
| 21/22 | Stress reaction of the bone | May 5, 2022 | Jun 23, 2022 | 49 days |  7 |
| 21/22 | laceration wound | Dec 22, 2021 | Feb 1, 2022 | 41 days | 9 |
Just when Guler was on the cusp of making his debut against Las Palmas, a thigh injury struck, sidelining him for three to four weeks. The club’s careful handling of the situation was intended to prevent further complications.
Recent developments have revealed that Guler’s woes persist, with a new quad problem surfacing during a pre-match training session before the Braga game.
Despite initial hopes that it was a minor issue, the tear in his hamstring turned out to be more serious than anticipated.
Real Madrid’s medical staff, while disappointed with the setback, is now looking at a prolonged absence for the young midfielder, possibly extending beyond the Christmas break.
Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid’s head coach, expressed his disappointment for Guler in a recent press conference.
Ancelotti assured fans that the setback was not a relapse of the previous injuries and emphasized the club’s commitment to allowing Guler ample time to recover fully.
🚨⚪️ Ancelotti: “Arda Güler got injured before Braga. He’s sad, it’s not serious injury — it’s just small setback”.
“His previous injury in the meniscus affects all the other muscular problems he's having”.
“Güler's future is not in doubt. He will have an amazing future”. pic.twitter.com/UPFjv66HBt
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 10, 2023
Despite the challenges, Ancelotti remains optimistic about Guler’s future with Real Madrid. He highlighted the young player’s talent and stressed that these setbacks are part of the journey.
Ancelotti drew on his personal experience, recalling a two-year hiatus in his own career and stating that Guler’s future with the club is not in doubt.
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