Real Madrid’s search for a new central defender continues, but fans shouldn’t expect any reinforcements to arrive in January.
That is the word coming from the Spanish publication MARCA, which has given a comprehensive report on how Real Madrid are assessing their alarming lack of depth in the defensive unit.
Sticking to the philosophy
It appears the club are committed to its philosophy of not signing players for the sake of it, focusing instead on optimizing existing resources.
Despite the injuries to key defenders like Eder Militao and David Alaba, Real Madrid’s management believes in promoting talent from within rather than making hasty market moves.
With Militao sidelined for two weeks and Alaba still recovering, the club face a challenging defensive situation.
Dani Carvajal could be moved into a central role, but this is not his natural position.
Focus on homegrown talents?
There is a growing belief that young prospects from the academy should be given a chance to partner with senior players like Antonio Rudiger, ahead of options like Jesus Vallejo.
However, it must be noted that Rudiger and Vallejo are likely to start in Real Madrid’s next league game against Real Sociedad, purely due to the club’s lack of depth in defence.
Nevertheless, Real Madrid’s youth strategy has already seen exciting developments, such as the emergence of Joan Martinez
Despite a recent injury, the 16-year-old has impressed so much that a new contract is already being planned.
Jacobo and Asencio are also being considered for first-team roles, showcasing the club’s commitment to leveraging its youth team to add depth.
