Alvaro Arbeloa has returned to training with Real Madrid following a two month injury layoff.
In some welcome news for Carlo Ancelotti’s side ahead of the La Liga run in and the Champions League final, the 31-year-old full back returned to first team training having recover from a knee injury. He suffered damage to his kneecap during Los Blancos’ 2-2 draw with Atletico de Madrid in the league fixture at the Vicente Calderon in March.
The club announced the return of the defender, who used to play in the Premier League with Liverpool, on their official website ahead of the game against Valencia this weekend.
Arbeloa’s return will bolster the options for Ancelotti as Los Blancos attempt to overhaul Atletico de Madrid in La Liga. Since the World Cup winner was injured, youngster Daniel Carvajal has stepped up and performed brilliantly on the right hand side of the defence.
Arbeloa grew up in the youth teams at Real Madrid and made two appearances for the club before pursuing a career elsewhere. He played for Deportivo La Coruña and Liverpool, but rejoined the club in 2009 for a five million euro fee from the Anfield side. Since then, he has won La Liga, the Copa de Rey twice, and the Supercopa.
