There was a cloud of uncertainty about Real Madrid’s defensive predicament as a result of the injury that Eder Militao sustained early on in the season. Despite the fact that the club has made a comeback since then and has achieved remarkable defensive figures so far in this season, it is difficult to avoid the feeling that the center defense is lacking in personnel.
As a result of this, as well as the fact that Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba are getting on in years, it is imperative that the squad acquire a fresh youthful center defender who can serve as the team’s long-term cornerstone. France is said to be the location where Los Blancos have located their objective in the Ligue 1 league.
Focus on the city of Lille
Real Madrid is reportedly highly interested in acquiring Leny Yoro, a teenage center defender who plays for Lille, according to rumors from L’Equipe (which were sourced by Madrid Xtra).
In addition to being a long-term asset, they consider him to be one of the most promising young defensive prospects.
Eleven of Lille’s thirteen games played in the league so far have been started by the 18-year-old player, who has established himself as a fixture in the dynamics of the Ligue 1 side this season. On average, he has 1.1 interceptions, 1.6 tackles, 3.3 clearances, and 3.8 duels won per game during that time period. He has also had six clean sheets during that time period.
Particularly noteworthy is the fact that he recovers 4.1 balls per game and has even scored twice for Paulo Fonseca’s team of players.
Yoro’s outstanding form has not gone unnoticed by the rest of Europe’s elite, as the French site said that Paris Saint-Germain and many Premier League teams are also lined up to sign him. Yoro’s impressive form has not gone unnoticed.
Therefore, his price might range anywhere from forty million to fifty million euros over the summer of next year.
Redesign of the defensive system
Despite the fact that Real Madrid is considering Leny Yoro as their next great center-back, the defensive department is not the only one that they are aiming to strengthen during the summer of 2019.
To begin, Los Blancos are considering acquiring Reece James, a homegrown leader for Chelsea, as their next right-back. James would replace Dani Carvajal and Lucas Vazquez as the team’s right-back.
Moreover, Alphonso Davies is on their list of priorities, and he is also one of the most notable players that the club will acquire throughout the summer.
The outstanding player from Canada will take over the left back position, and Ancelotti will be hoping that he can provide an extra dimension to the flanks, particularly during counterattacks.
