This Friday, the Brazilian national team will have a friendly match with the South Korean national team. Militao talked about the two serious injuries he suffered at the pre-match press conference.

As a key player of the Brazilian national team in the 2022 World Cup, Militao had to go through a long process of physical therapy due to knee surgery in a position that should have been stable, and even endangered his career for a time. Now, after being called up in friendly matches against South Korea and Japan, Militao has returned to the national team jersey and his physical and mental state has recovered.

Two anterior cruciate ligament injuries caused the 27-year-old player to miss 438 days of games in the past two years, failing to play a total of 94 games for Real Madrid. The first left knee surgery in 2023 caused him to rest for 214 days, while the second right knee surgery completely disrupted his rhythm.

"The past two years have been very difficult, and I suffered from two serious injuries. When I was injured the second time, I had a lot of thoughts running through my mind. I even thought about giving up football because it is really not easy. But with the support of my wife, daughter and teammates, I am now back on the court and continue to play well."

"Although I have learned about the whole recovery process, it is not easy to deal with. You need to rely on the support of your family and God, This injury can disrupt your daily routine and prevent you from training properly. Suddenly, you're stuck at home and dependent on others for help. Thank God I recovered from the injury and returned to my peak level, which was not easy. "

After returning from the Club World Cup in June, Militao missed Ancelotti's first two call-ups, but got a chance again during the international break in October. This reunion allowed him to once again work with the coach with whom he had shared glorious moments.

"My experience with him has been of great help to me. We communicate often and he is a person who can have a positive impact on the entire national team. He is an incredible character with rich experience and achievements. My task is to perform well in the club and thus gain a foothold in the national team."

In the friendly matches against South Korea and Japan, due to the absence of captain Marquinhos, Militao is expected to partner with Gabriel to form a central defender combination. However, the competition for the main spot in the 2026 World Cup will be fierce, and Militao also talked about the possibility of himself playing as a right back.

"Today, I am a central defender. But I was a full-back in Sao Paulo, Porto and during the World Cup. I have no problem with playing this position, but I have always played mainly as a central defender. The important thing is to be able to play, no matter which position I am in, I will go all out to help the team."