India, Sept. 26 -- Eder Militao is closing in on a long-awaited return for Real Madrid after months on the sidelines. The Brazilian centre-back has been working through a demanding rehabilitation programme since suffering a serious hamstring injury last season. His latest progress has now offered a major boost to Jose Mourinho and the Madrid squad, with the defender increasingly approaching competitive action.

After another extended spell away from the pitch, Militao's recovery has reached a decisive stage as Real Madrid prepare for a busy autumn schedule.

Eder Militao Injury Update: How Long Has Real Madrid Star Been Out?

Militao's latest setback dates back to April, when he suffered a rupture of the proximal tendon of the biceps femo...