Real Madrid Faces Defensive Crisis After Key Injuries

Real Madrid is grappling with a significant defensive challenge following recent injuries to key players. With David Alaba sidelined for the foreseeable future, the club has now lost Eder Militao for several months due to a severe knee injury sustained over the weekend. This has left manager Carlo Ancelotti with a growing need to strengthen the defense, especially with the club’s Champions League and La Liga campaigns in full swing.

No January Signing for Laporte

Reports suggest that Real Madrid had hoped to recruit a new central defender in the January transfer window, with Aymeric Laporte emerging as a possible candidate. However, the latest updates indicate that the Spanish defender, currently playing for Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, will not be joining Madrid in the near future.

According to *El Larguero* and *Cadena SER*, Al-Nassr has no intention of selling Laporte during the winter transfer window. The club is reportedly pleased with his performances and does not want to let him leave. Additionally, Saudi clubs are generally unwilling to part with their star foreign players midway through the season.

With the market options limited and Laporte ruled out, it appears that Real Madrid will have to wait until the summer transfer window to make any major defensive reinforcements.

Conclusion

This latest development is a blow to Ancelotti’s plans, leaving Real Madrid in a vulnerable position defensively. The club’s focus will likely shift to exploring other potential targets for the summer, as they aim to secure the necessary cover for their central defense.