Real Madrid’s journey through this season has been marked by the relentless onslaught of injuries, particularly within the defensive ranks.
While the club’s recent results have hardly conveyed the idea that Madrid are going through a personnel crisis, the truth is that Carlo Ancelotti has had to make do with a number of crucial absentees.
After David Alaba tore his Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), ruling him out for the entirety of the campaign, the Merengues‘ options in defence have been considerably depleted.
And in light of the growing casualty list, Real Madrid may search the transfer market for reinforcements in the back-line, with the entire starting defense facing time on the sidelines.
Real Madrid are now contemplating signing a defender
Indeed, as per Guillermo Rai of The Athletic, Real Madrid are considering going to the winter transfer window to sign a defender after Alaba’s injury.
Previously, reports came out that the possibility was still being discussed, but the latest information argues that the steps for a new signing are finally starting to be given more serious thought.
Given the current state of the squad and Real Madrid in a dominant position in the league standing, the club sees it best not to take any additional risks ahead of the second half of the season.
Options on the table
The situation of Raphael Varane continues to be monitored by Real Madrid, with the former Madrid defender enduring a rough patch at Manchester United.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid may even attempt to recall Rafa Marin from Alaves, who is currently on loan in the Spanish side.
Goncalo Inacio of Sporting, Antonio Silva of Benfica, Willian Pacho of Eintracht Frankfurt, and Giorgio Scalvini of Atalanta are among the names that have been linked to Real Madrid as well, although no negotiations have materialized thus far.
