Real Madrid's injury problems have worsened as young defender Jacobo Ramon has been sidelined with a muscle injury, adding to manager Carlo Ancelotti's growing list of absentees.
According to MarcoWhile Ramon's injury is not considered serious, it raises further concerns for Ancelotti, who is already dealing with a depleted defensive line.
Eder Militao is expected to be out for around 10 days due to his own muscle problem, while David Alaba remains uncertain about a return after suffering a cruciate ligament tear last year.
Additionally, 17-year-old academy defender Joan Martinez is still recovering from a pre-season cruciate ligament tear, leaving Ancelotti with very limited options.
In view of these growing injuries, the Italian manager may be forced to deploy an impromptu central defender, using one of his midfielders.
The situation is further complicated by the recent knee injury to vice-captain Dani Carvajal, which could see him out for the rest of the season.
With these setbacks, Real Madrid makes a critical decision as the January transfer window approaches, whether to bring in reinforcements to bolster their defense or rely on their current squad to navigate this difficult period.
If recent reports are to be believed, Madrid are not planning to make any signings in the January window. They just jump into the market if the club suffers a major injury blow between now and January.
However, they are informed planning to offer pre-contract agreements to Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold and Bayern Munich Alphonso Davies. Both players have yet to sign a new contract with their respective clubs as the contract expires in the summer.
