Real Madrid's transfer position after the Clasico as Carlo Ancelotti's questions crystallize
Beaten 4-0 by Barcelona, six points behind the leaders of the league, and after suffering a second loss of the season, Real Madrid was shocked by El Clasico. The ease with which Barcelona dismantled their defense on Saturday night left a number of questions unanswered.
One of the biggest and most relevant is the team building at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Blancos have decided not to bring another central defender despite the absence of Leny Yoro, and lose Nacho Fernandez. Meanwhile, Real Madrid have so far been reluctant to consider bringing in a right-back to replace Dani Carvajal despite his season-ending injury.
AS Diary headed with the title “required to sign”, but note that Real Madrid continue to brief that they will not sign anyone in January. Despite the public statement that Real Madrid could rely on Eder Militao at right back if Lucas Vazquez fell injured or needed rotation. The Madrid outlet explained that it is not feasible to bring in a replacement for Toni Kroos in January, but they could find a defender if necessary.
They note the possibility of proposing the signature of Trent Alexander-Arnold from the summer to January, which they are trying to complete at the end of his contract. Previously linked centre-backs Aymeric Laporte and Lazio's Mario Gila are also being mentioned as potentially effective answers.
Meanwhile, Ancelotti, despite recognizing that it is not easy to sign a player who can be in Real Madrid in the winter transfer window, is partial to two signatures. MD they say that he thinks that the area of the right and the center of the center should be strengthened. Real Madrid is aware of his wishes.
Los Blancos have been burned on several occasions before by January transfers, but it certainly seems difficult to see Ancelotti turning things around this season without some form of reinforcement. Jesus Vallejo, Aurelien Tchouameni and Fran Garcia are the only real alternatives at the back for Ancelotti, and with the exception of the French, none of them have been very trusted in the big games.
