Militao could be fit by mid-April

Madrid's return to training after their win over Celta and a day and a half's rest put Eder Militao in the spotlight as he is gaining pace in small-sided games and is following a special work plan to shorten the timetable for his return to action.
The defender is already interspersing days of solo work with regular appearances in the group. The evolution of the serious knee injury he suffered on 12 August in his left leg is positive and the Brazilian continues to increase his workload.
On the seventh month anniversary of his injury, Militao was one more in the intense, small-sided training session after completing a part of the physical work.
The idea of the coaching staff led by Ancelotti is to continue increasing the intensity of the defender's training sessions so that by mid-April he will be ready to start playing for Madrid.
'Los Blancos' began preparations for their next game with an afternoon session at the Valdebebas training complex. It was the first of four sessions that Ancelotti will have at his disposal to check the condition of his players and decide on the team that will start Saturday's match against Osasuna.
Jude Bellingham, who will miss his second consecutive La Liga game due to suspension following his sending off at the Mestalla Stadium, worked intensely with his teammates.