During the course of this season, Real Madrid has pushed the center defense through a series of very difficult tests. From the beginning, when Eder Militao sustained an injury to his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), the situation has only been worse in recent weeks, when David Alaba also met the same fate.
The only two defensive alternatives that Carlo Ancelotti has available to play in the center position at this time are two candidates. To add insult to injury, the Merengues’ high standards are not met by the quantity and quality of reinforcements that are available during the winter transfer window.
A strategy for the month of June
Los Blancos were claimed to have placed a high priority on the signing of a player on loan in January due to the severe lack of quality choices, which occurred in the middle of the season. On the other hand, it would seem that this is not the case whatsoever.
António Silva of SL Benfica, Goncalo Inácio of Sporting CP, and Leny Yoro of Lille are the three players that Real Madrid is reportedly interested in signing during the summer transfer window, as stated in the most recent report from the Spanish football club.
Each of the three players is considered to be youthful, energetic, and poised to do great things in the future.
Antonio Rudiger, Nacho Fernandez, and Aurelien Tchouameni are the three players that Real Madrid continues to have trust in to provide coverage in the center defense position. Because of this, Militao ought to be back in action by the month of April.
The issue of money is at hand.
Real Madrid continues to prioritize the three players stated above as their top objectives for the month of June. This is particularly true when taking into consideration the fact that three of their core defensive choices are not even 30 years old.
Nevertheless, it is common knowledge that none of the highly-valued players would come at a cost that is considered to be a bargain. A choice will thus be contingent not only on the transfer intentions of the team but also on the solutions that are developed internally.
The fact that Rafa Marin will be returning to Madrid at the end of the current season makes him a strong candidate to be the fourth-choice center-back for the next season.