Arda Guler was acquired by Real Madrid from Fenerbahce in a €20 million deal last month after a tight race with FC Barcelona, Real Madrid’s bitter rival.

The Turkish sensation, who is one of the game’s most promising young players, got off to a strong start at Real Madrid.

Guler showed a high level of fitness and even competed for a starting position during the preseason tour. Sadly, a sudden injury put a stop to his progress and delayed his debut.

The athlete was diagnosed with a meniscus tear in his right knee after further testing, and it was predicted that he would miss close to two months of action.

If Guler continues to be pain-free during the week, he may begin considering returning to training soon, according to reports from Mario Cortegana (h/t Madrid Xtra).

This week, the 18-year-old prodigy finished the first round of his treatment, and things are going well now. There is a chance that a return to training could happen sooner than expected if everything goes well over the upcoming week.

A surgical angle considered

The team should use caution when he returns to the field, though, to prevent exacerbating the lesion.

The possibility of the young player returning to training is music to the ears of the Real Madrid hierarchy. After all, it wasn’t that long ago that they debated whether to sever the player’s arm if his discomfort persisted after two months.

On that front, the Merengues might choose between surgically suturing the torn meniscus or resecting the damaged area. The athlete would miss at least a few more months in any scenario.

A cautious approach

Los Blancos must take care to avoid rushing Guler back into practice or the team because a meniscal injury is a more serious condition than the typical muscular setbacks.

The young man, who is only 18 years old, has his entire future ahead of him, therefore it’s critical that he heals as quickly as possible.

There are many choices for Carlo Ancelotti in the attacking midfield, where Jude Bellingham now seems to be a lock for the starting spot.

In order to gradually raise the weight on the Turkish star’s knee and achieve a full recovery, this is the plan.