Ancelotti does not rule out signing a center-back to replace Rüdiger
Lars Foster
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
With crucial matches approaching in both the Champions League and La Liga, Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti finds himself in a difficult situation at center-back following Antonio Rüdiger’s three-week injury absence. The Italian manager has not ruled out making an emergency signing to address the issue.
Details: Ancelotti admitted that the club could turn to the transfer market to bring in defensive reinforcements. He also assured that Real Madrid have a clear plan in place.
Quote: “Rüdiger has a muscle injury, and now we need to assess it. We have discussed the possibility of signing a defender, we have considered it, and we know what needs to be done,” Ancelotti said.
Reminder: Rüdiger is set to miss both legs of Real Madrid’s Champions League knockout tie against Manchester City, as well as the Madrid derby against Atlético. During this period, Ancelotti will have only three center-backs available: Raúl Asencio, Jesús Vallejo, and David Alaba, who has just returned from a year-long absence.
