Real Madrid Lost Another Defender: David Alaba sustains ACL injury
In the 17th round of La Liga, the "Galacticos" Real Madrid secured a 4-1 home victory against Villarreal. However, the joy of the win was overshadowed by a significant blow to the team's defense, as key defender David Alaba suffered a ruptured cruciate ligament, requiring an eight-month recovery period. This season, Real Madrid has experienced a string of cruciate ligament injuries in their defensive lineup, leaving even the seasoned coach Carlo Ancelotti surprised.
This season began with Real Madrid losing central defender Éder Gabriel Militão to a cruciate ligament injury, essentially ruling him out for the whole season. Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois also faced a similar injury setback. Now, with Alaba suffering a more severe cruciate ligament rupture, Real Madrid's defensive options are reduced to only Antonio Rudiger and Nacho.
Fortunately, with the winter transfer window around the corner, the "Galacticos" has an opportunity to address these shortcomings midway through the season. While they may make do in other positions, reinforcing the central defense is imperative. Coincidentally, Manchester United's center-back Raphael Varane is underutilized at Old Trafford, and a loan move could be a viable option for Real Madrid. However, Varane's injury history raises uncertainties about whether Carlo Ancelotti would be willing to take the risk.
Real Madrid, facing a fierce challenge from non-elite teams like Girona this season, finds their top position in the league standings precarious. With defensive options running thin due to injuries, Ancelotti hopes to deploy Aurelien Tchouameni as a center-back. However, this may not be a sustainable solution. The impact of ongoing injuries on Real Madrid's final performance remains uncertain, and only time will reveal the true extent of its influence.
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