According to Marca, despite Militao's eagerness to return to action, Mourinho is refusing to take any risks with the Real Madrid defender after he was sidelined for nearly six months due to injury.

The Brazilian defender has impressed in training, so much so that Mourinho and his coaching staff have repeatedly had to prevent him from participating in high-intensity sessions, according to Marca.

One such incident occurred last week when Militao attempted to join the final phase of a high-intensity training match.

According to the report, the coaching staff's response was: "No, not even for five minutes."

Militao reportedly insisted on participating, but the coaching staff ultimately decided not to allow him to join.

This cautious approach reflects the difficult injury history the defender has endured.

Militao has been absent since April 21, when he underwent surgery for his latest physical issue. According to Marca, due to recurring injuries, he has made only 52 appearances in 187 Real Madrid matches over the past four seasons.

Speaking on Friday, Mourinho praised the Brazilian defender's training performance while confirming that he will not be available for upcoming matches against Villarreal, Roma, and Sevilla.

Mourinho stated: "If you didn't know Militao's medical history and the problems he's had, you'd put him straight into the starting lineup tomorrow."

"I know he's good, but he's even better than I expected."

The head coach explained that Militao still needs approximately two more weeks before he can return to competitive play.

Real Madrid is currently short on center backs, with Heysen suspended and Raúl Asensio recovering from surgery.

Nevertheless, Mourinho is determined to prevent another setback for the player whose season has been repeatedly disrupted by injuries in recent years.

As Militao completes the final stages of his recovery, the return of Konate provides Real Madrid with an important option to pair with Rüdiger.

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