Real Madrid defender David Alaba admits he faces a massive personal challenge in his recovery from knee surgery.
Alaba has posted to social media after returning home following an ACL operation.
He stated: "It has taken me a while to process what happened last week
"In my career I have already faced some challenges, but this is probably one of the biggest so far.
"I will face it and I will reach the top of this mountain."
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