Real Madrid had an extremely complicated weekend, for obvious reasons that need not be explained. But above all, this match against FC Barcelona highlighted many problems that were more or less hidden or put at the bottom of the drawer, such as these gaps in defense or this lack of control in midfield, mainly due to the departure of Toni Kroos.
A reality check for Madrilenians, which will force management to make certain decisions. If Carlo Ancelotti’s future should continue to be written in Madrid until next summer, there could be upheaval in the squad. Madrid decision-makers therefore made a big decision following this humiliation: recruit in January.
Several players already targeted
This is what the newspaper explains A.S. this Monday. Real Madrid, although not particularly a fan of the winter transfer window, should bring in one or two players in January. Two positions are mentioned by the newspaper: central defense and right back, following the upcoming long absence of Dani Carvajal in particular. Necessary arrivals to alleviate certain concerns, to be able to stay the course this season and remain competitive.
Several names are given. In the axis, Aymeric Laporte (Al-Nassr) and Mario Gila (Lazio), of which Real Madrid retains 50% of the rights, are thus the main candidates to land during the January transfer window. For the right side, Trent Alexander-Arnold is the favorite, his contract expires next June. Liverpool could therefore sell him this winter to collect a small check and not see him slip away for free six months later. Winter is going to be warmer than expected in Madrid…
