Real Madrid haven't been great so far this season, and it's their defensive struggles that have been particularly evident. Carlo Ancelotti continues to use only Antonio Rudiger, Eder Militao and makeshift option Aurelien Tchouameni in central defense, with the expectation of the return of David Alaba.
Although he is currently one of the three natural central defenders in the first team, Jesus Vallejo is not counted. His only minutes this season came against Alaves, during which Real Madrid conceded twice in quick succession.
On the back of this, AS Diary say that Vallejo is no longer considered for selection by Ancelotti. In his eyes, the 27-year-old is not of the required standard in Real Madrid.
It is almost certain that this is Vallejo's last season as a Real Madrid player There is already talk that a central defender will be signed in January, but even if that doesn't happen, it would certainly be next summer.
