There does not seem to be any way out of the injury problems that Real Madrid is experiencing. The team has been dealt yet another setback this week, after the early stages of the season when important players were rendered unable to play due to injuries that would last for an extended period of time.
In the course of Real Madrid’s victory against Villarreal, David Alaba suffered a new injury, which resulted in his absence. According to reports, the Austrian international player has sustained an injury to his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), which may force him to sit out the balance of the season.
In the month of January, Real Madrid is expected to acquire a new center back.
As a result of Alaba’s injury, Carlo Ancelotti has less alternatives available to him defensively in the center position. The only two trustworthy alternatives that Ancelotti has at the heart of the backline are Nacho Fernandez and Antonio Rudiger. This is because Eder Militao is also one of the players who has been injured.
Keeping this in mind, it is quite probable that Real Madrid will be looking to acquire a new center back during the forthcoming transfer window in January, as reported by Diario SPORT (with attribution to Madrid Xtra).
Real Madrid, who were hesitant to recruit any new players in January despite losing a number of players due to injury, may be making a substantial adjustment in their position as a result of this.
Among the possible targets, who are they?
At this moment in time, it is impossible to make an accurate prediction on the kind of player that Real Madrid is aiming to acquire. As the club’s goal is to make a significant splash in the summer, it is quite doubtful that they would spend a significant amount of money.
When this is taken into consideration, Real Madrid may want to acquire a seasoned center back who is capable of taking the position of Alaba and Militao for at least the remainder of the current season. Furthermore, a loan relocation is not something that can be completely ruled out.
At the same time, Los Blancos may also be interested in acquiring a bright young player who has potential for the future. For some time now, the club has been keeping a close eye on Leny Yoro, a promising young player from Lille.