Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti does not believe Castilla's options are good enough
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has certainly been left much short-handed in terms of resources than probably any manager of the 21st century, with the Blancos currently possessing two in-form senior centre-backs and no right-backs. It left him with no choice but to return to the academy.
After Lucas Vazquez went down injured against Osasuna, Fede Valverde was used at right-back, while Castilla centre-back Raul Asencio made his controversial entry with a fine performance and an assist for Jude Bellingham. It has led to others calling for more opportunities for young people.
Recently, Jesus Fortea and 17-year-old Loren Aguado have been training with the first team as possible right-back options. It looks like Asencio will be given a chance until Aurelien Tchouameni is back from injury without faith in Jesus Vallejo.
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However Ancelotti He is still not convinced by the options at his disposal from La Fabrica, say Chain SER. Apart from Asencio, Jacobo Ramon was also in the frame to play in the central defense, but he was hit by injuries. His opinion is that if he should use the players of the academy, but he does not feel that they are good enough to compete in crucial matches of the Champions League, such as the one that comes against Liverpool.
He has let Real Madrid know his belief is that they need at least one signing in the winter transfer window, and has highlighted Aymeric Laporte as an option he would be happy with – someone who can come in and do from off . Los Blancos will not make a big financial deal in January.
Laporte made it quite clear he would also be open to a move to Real Madrid, but the problem is that Saudi Arabia and Al-Nassr have no intention of letting him go in the next transfer market. The operation is considered too financially expensive, according to other reports. Their priority is Jonathan Tah, but it looks like they are keeping him for the summer.
