Real Madrid have been boosted ahead of the Club World Cup as injured duo Nacho Fernandez and Casemiro are expected to return to full fitness ahead of schedule.
Both players picked up their injuries in the 4-2 win over Celta Vigo on November 11, with midfielder Casemiro spraining his right ankle, while defender Nacho sustained ligament damage to his right knee that was expected to keep him out for around two months.
However, both players look likely to be available for head coach Santiago Solari, as they appear set to make a timely return to fitness and travel to the United Arab Emirates for Real Madrid's Club World Cup semi-final on December 19.