Originally posted by Captain Stu
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Shortly before the end of his stay at Dortmund, Nuri sustained a medial collateral ligament injury. He joined Los Blancos still unfit, and aggravated the injury shortly after returning to training. Only in November did he return to training. An out-of-shape and out-of-form Nuri was given just 24 minutes of play in La Liga before Christmas.
By mid-season, Xabi and Khedira's partnership was untouchable, and Real were cruising forward in three competitions. Mourinho had his full squad decided, substitutes included, and was not ready to bring in outsiders. Nuri ended the season having played just 640 minutes in 10 matches in all competitions.
By mid-season, Xabi and Khedira's partnership was untouchable, and Real were cruising forward in three competitions. Mourinho had his full squad decided, substitutes included, and was not ready to bring in outsiders. Nuri ended the season having played just 640 minutes in 10 matches in all competitions.
. An MCL injury depending on the grade of the injury has a recovery time of between 1 and 6 weeks only and obviously surgery is not required! He was available for the majority of that season but he just wasn't good enough for Real - that's a fact

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