The club has decided to stick to its plan of keeping out of the transfer market
Real Madrid finds itself grappling with the shock ofDavid Alaba's serious injury, a somber note following their comprehensive victory over Villarreal. Carlo Ancelotti's visage betrayed the dismay at the misfortune that befell the Austrian center-back, overshadowing the team's impressive performance on the field.
This setback arrives at a juncture when Real Madrid had been riding a wave of positive results, successfully navigating through a spate of injuries while focusing on future prospects in the transfer market. The resolute plan at the White House, despite the significant blows to the defensive line with theabsences of Militao and Alaba, remains steadfast — no foray into the winter transfer market.
Rdiger and Nacho, augmented by Tchouameni's contributions, constitute Ancelotti's defensive arsenal for the remainder of the season, unless a strategic shift by the club's directors alters the abstention from winter transfers. Although Real Madrid had initially prioritized reinforcing the left-back position for the upcoming season, recent events prompt a reassessment of potential reinforcements.
The youth academy has witnessed the emergence of promising center-backs this season, including Carrillo, Marvel, and Jacobo Ramn. While these players show promise, the club recognizes the need for seasoned experience, as exemplified by Rafa Marn's loan spell at Alavs, Madrid's next league opponent.
Despite speculations of Andalusian center-backs being potential targets, Madrid remains committed to honoring existing agreements, such as Marn's loan to Alavs. Names like Gila at Lazio and Chust at Cdiz, with a Madrid past, have surfaced but are not under
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