Jese Rodriguez Injury: Updates on Real Madrid Star's Knee and Return

Jese Rodriguez's long-awaited return from a cruciate ligament injury is nearing as Real Madrid prepare to welcome back their young star.

Continue for updates.

Monday, Dec. 1

Jese Set for Long-Awaited Comeback

Real Madrid will see Jese kick a competitive ball for the first time in eight months when they face Cornella in the second leg of their Copa del Rey tie on Tuesday. Nicholas Rigg of AS tweeted:

Alvaro de la Rosa of AS has more:

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Jesé will play tomorrow night, at least for a few minutes in the second half against Cornellà in the Spanish Cup.

According to AS sources, Jesé or Jey M. (his new musical alias) is feeling fit and is keen to play against Cornellà. Nothing is definitive for the moment and an unexpected relapse would mean a change of plan and delay his re-appearance to the Champions League game against Ludogorets on December 9th.

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Thursday, Nov. 13

Jese Return Date Set

Jese is being tipped by Spanish news source AS to make his return in the Spanish Cup against Cornella at the start of December:

Friday, Nov. 7

Jese Rodriguez looks close to finally completing his recovery from a cruciate ligament injury suffered in March as he is returns to full training with Real Madrid.

Real Madrid TV's Phil Kitromilides relayed the news on Friday:

The 21-year-old forward has been out of action since clashing with Schalke's Sead Kolasinac during Madrid's Champions League win in March.

Before his injury the youngster's form was impressive as he scored five goals in four starts and 14 substitute appearances, per Squawka.

However, he will have to work hard for game time when he returns to match fitness, especially as he has extra competition from marquee summer signing James Rodriguez as well as the blossoming Isco.