The majority of Real Madrid supporters would want the team to acquire a new center back if they were only allowed to make one acquisition during the winter transfer window. In the present time, the club’s choices in that area are restricted. Both David Alaba and Eder Militao have suffered injuries to their anterior cruciate ligaments, and as a result, both of them are unable to play for the remainder of the season. It is also conceivable that neither of them will play anytime soon. Carlo Ancelotti is now only allowed to choose Antonio Rudiger and Nacho as his center backs since they are both in good physical condition.
The most recent match that Nacho played against Alaves resulted in his being sent off, and he did not believe that anybody was confident in him. Moreover, there is always the potential that other injuries may occur.
Given all that has been taken into account, it would be prudent for Real Madrid to acquire the services of an additional center defender. It is still unknown whether or not they will carry out such action in the month of January.
In recent years, they have been associated with a lot of center backs due to their position. Antonio Silva’s name is among the most prominent names on the list. He is a Brazilian football player. On the other hand, it has been made very clear that the Portuguese international player will not be departing Benfica in the midst of the competition.
A transfer blow of €100 million was delivered to Real Madrid in January.
The following is what Benfica head coach Roger Schmidt had to say about Silva at a news conference, as published by AS:
António Silva will not be allowed to depart with us. We have reached the midway point of the season, and we have significant goals to accomplish with Benfica.
In the sport of football, none of the possibilities should ever be discounted. A similar attitude was taken by Benfica with regard to Enzo Fernandez in January of last year, when the Argentine soccer player was just coming off of his World Cup victory. At the end of the day, he did end up signing with Chelsea.
To put it into perspective, it is difficult to see Real Madrid making such a move in the midst of the season. It is reported that Silva’s release clause is set at around one hundred million euros.
Given the circumstances, it is quite probable that Real Madrid will make an effort to find a solution to their dilemma that is only temporary. During the next month, keep a look out for potential loan transactions.
