Arda Güler has had an unfortunate start to his Real Madrid career, due to multiple injuries.

After breaking onto the scene last season with Fenerbahce and the Turkish national team he was snapped up by Real Madrid.

However, Güler has had his progress at Real hampered by injuries. After being sent back to Madrid following a knee injury during the pre-season US tour he picked up another knock just before he was expected to make his debut a few weeks ago.

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Despite these setbacks his teammate Luka Modric has heaped praise on the rising star.

“Guler is a great guy with an extraordinary talent. It’s a shame that, because of an injury, he hasn’t yet had a chance to prove himself in front of the Real Madrid fans,” Modric was quoted as saying by Mundo Deportivo.

“He has a brilliant career ahead of him and will give a lot of happiness to the Real Madrid fans. He should be allowed to be Arda Guler and not pressured or compared to anyone – not even with me.”

Güler has returned to training in recent days and is expected to return to first team action after the international break.

He will miss the international break but could be match fit by the time it is over as he has recovered.

The 18-year-old is returning to full fitness and doing individual training sessions and will join team training with the squad returns.