Overview
- The 27-year-old has resumed training after a rectus femoris injury to his left quadriceps, with a return to action expected next month.
- Transfer journalist Pete O’Rourke says it would be a surprise if he left in 2026, portraying the player as determined to fight for his place.
- Real Madrid are expected to rebuff approaches this year despite links to Manchester City and speculative talk of Manchester United interest.
- Injury setbacks have limited him to 11 appearances across competitions this season, including five La Liga starts and one recent goal contribution on December 3.
- Alvaro Arbeloa is serving as interim coach following Xabi Alonso’s sacking, and Jurgen Klopp has been reported as a long-term target but is currently content in his Red Bull role.