Real Madrid ‘decide’ to do something they haven’t done in five years after Dani Carvajal’s injury

Real Madrid are reportedly set to break a five-year tradition following Dani Carvajal’s serious injury, which occurred during their 2-0 La Liga victory over Villarreal. Goals from Federico Valverde and Vinicius Junior secured the win, but the match was overshadowed by Carvajal’s devastating cruciate ligament injury in the final minutes. The 32-year-old defender confirmed on social media that he will undergo surgery and be sidelined for several months.In response to Carvajal’s injury, reports from *Marca* suggest that Real Madrid are considering making signings in the upcoming January transfer window, a move they haven’t made since 2020 when they signed Brazilian talent Reinier Jesus. The club may target reinforcements in both the centre-back and right-back positions. Names like Castello Lukeba, Jorrel Hato, and Vitor Reis have reportedly been discussed within the club’s sporting department.

This potential transfer activity marks a significant shift, as the last first-team January signing was Brahim Diaz in 2019. Carvajal’s absence appears to have prompted Madrid to rethink their usual approach to the winter window. Additionally, Vinicius Jr. also faced an injury scare against Villarreal, with manager Carlo Ancelotti confirming tests will be conducted due to issues with his cervical spine.