Eder Miiitao has returned to Real Madrid training this week.
The Brazil defender is in the final stretch of his recovery from an August ACL injury.
He hit the training pitch yesterday, working with the ball on his own as the rest of the squad had the day off after their Champions League clash with RB Leipzig.
A Real source said: "Joining the group from time to time is part of the recovery process, but there are no shortcuts with operated players."
There is hope Militao will make a playing return in April.