Headline: Thiago Pitarch Makes Progress in Recovery, Mourinho Endorses His Return
Real Madrid’s young talent, Thiago Pitarch, emerged as a silver lining from a challenging previous season. The 18-year-old midfielder, a product of the club’s famed academy, La Fabrica, debuted under manager Alvaro Arbeloa and quickly became a key player, even surpassing established names like Eduardo Camavinga.
Pitarch’s reputation soared over the summer as he contributed significantly to Spain’s U19 European Championship victory. However, his progress faced an obstacle when he sustained an injury early in pre-season training under new coach Jose Mourinho.
Making Solid Progress
Pitarch has missed over five weeks due to a medial collateral ligament injury, which initially sidelined him for an estimated six to eight weeks. Recent updates from journalist Alvaro Esteban indicate that the promising midfielder is making meaningful strides in his recovery. Five-and-a-half weeks after the injury, Pitarch has begun working with the ball during training—an encouraging development in his rehabilitation process.
While those close to Pitarch affirm that he is progressing well, there remains uncertainty regarding when he will be ready to return to competitive play.
Jose Mourinho Counting on Pitarch
Since Mourinho took over as Real Madrid’s manager, questions have arisen about Pitarch’s position within the squad. The Portuguese coach has emphasized that he values Pitarch and is eager for him to return from injury. In a press conference held earlier today ahead of the match against Malaga, Mourinho stated:
“There isn’t a single Castilla player I don’t like. Thiago has shown he’s no longer fit for the Castilla division. I like him a lot. He’s part of this group of 21 players. When he’s fit, he’ll be part of the group and will get playing time. I tell him his leg muscles are the same as mine, and he needs to put on a couple of kilos through hard work.”
Thiago Pitarch was one of the major positives to emerge from a disappointing last season for Real Madrid.
The 18-year-old La Fabrica midfield prodigy made his first-team debut under Alvaro Arbeloa and soon became a regular starter, even overtaking an established player like Eduardo Camavinga.
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Pitarch further enhanced his reputation during the summer, starring for the Spain national team in their U19 European Championship success.
However, the youngster was dealt with a cruel setback when he returned to train under new manager Jose Mourinho as he suffered an injury early into pre-season.
Making solid progress
It has been over five weeks since Pitarch has been out of action, and according to journalist Alvaro Esteban, the Real Madrid midfield prospect is making important progress in his recovery.
The teenager had suffered an injury to the medial collateral ligament of his knee which was expected to keep him out of action for six to eight weeks.
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Now, five-and-a-half weeks into his recovery, the 18-year-old academy graduate has started working with the ball on the training pitch in what is an important step on his road to recovery.
Those around Pitarch insist that the youngster is progressing at an adequate pace, although, at the moment, there is still no clarity over when he can make his return to action.
Jose Mourinho counting on Pitarch
Ever since Mourinho replaced Arbeloa as the new Real Madrid manager, there have been question marks over Pitarch’s future at the club.
Mourinho counts on Pitarch. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)
However, the Portuguese tactician has made it clear that he counts on the academy prodigy and is waiting for him to return from injury.
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Indeed, during his press conference earlier today before the game against Malaga, Mourinho commented on Pitarch’s situation, saying:
“There isn’t a single Castilla player I don’t like. Thiago has shown he’s no longer fit for the Castilla division. I like him a lot. He’s part of this group of 21 players.
“When he’s fit, he’ll be part of the group and will get playing time. I tell him his leg muscles are the same as mine, and he needs to put on a couple of kilos through hard work.”
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