Under the care of a specialist who designed a specific medical and physical treatment plan for him, he has overcome his knee pain. A plan based on injections and meticulous work has been perfect, allowing him to reach the decisive stretch of the season at 100%.
Rüdiger has thus managed to feel like he did two years ago: without knee problems and with the feeling of being able to compete at the highest level every three days.
The results have come in recent weeks. Rüdiger returned to the pitch on February 14th against Real Sociedad, and he has done so feeling in perfect condition. Furthermore, his return has coincided with a complete understanding with Arbeloa.
Arbeloa considers him the leader of the defense and knows his role is crucial to the team. That’s why they’ve established a very close relationship based on trust and planning. They’ve agreed on rest periods, rotations, and careful management of workloads. The coach has always respected Rüdiger’s decisions and those of his medical team.
