Summer commitment Arda Guler has been plagued by injuries since joining Real Madrid in the summer.
As a result, the 18-year-old has yet to make a single appearance for his new squad, and according to SPORT, the young player has opted to take advantage of the international break to gain full fitness.
According to the article, Guler has chosen to come to Istanbul for therapy for the aforementioned reasons.
Injuries have plagued the young player since his €20 million transfer from Fenerbahce, and the idea of the Turkish star making his debut now seems practically impossible.
What is going on with Guler?
According to reports, Guler traveled to Istanbul in the past few hours to seek medical advice and investigate new therapies in search of an alternate solution to his recurring muscular problems.
According to sources in Madrid, the player is presently dealing with an issue in his right quadriceps, forcing an extension of his rest time for full recuperation.
Guler’s injuries have already taken their toll on Real Madrid, prompting the resignation of Niko Mihic, the first team’s medical director.
Despite being under investigation since the previous season, Mihic’s position became unjustifiable owing to the Turk’s recurring health problems, prompting the team to split company with the Croatian doctor.
When will he make his debut?
Issues with the internal meniscus were discovered during his first days of training with Real Madrid, needing a prolonged recuperation time. Guler’s widely anticipated debut was delayed when he returned to first-team exercises due to a minor muscle injury.
All indications led to his playing in the encounter against Braga, when he was named on the bench. This, however, proved impossible.
Guler stayed on the bench when Carlo Ancelotti excused him, and it was later revealed that the cause was a reoccurring problem with his right quadriceps.
The most recent developments suggest that Guler’s debut would most likely be delayed for at least another month.