Real Madrid Defensive Crisis: No Fit Right-Backs for At Least One Month
Real Madrid have been plunged into a defensive crisis after Dani Carvajal suffered a calf injury during the Madrid derby, ruling him out for around a month. With Trent Alexander-Arnold already sidelined for up to eight weeks, Los Blancos are left without a single natural right-back, forcing Xabi Alonso to improvise ahead of a crucial run of fixtures.
Real Madrid have been plunged into a defensive crisis after Dani Carvajal suffered a calf injury during the Madrid derby, ruling him out for around a month. With Trent Alexander-Arnold already sidelined for up to eight weeks, Los Blancos are left without a single natural right-back, forcing Xabi Alonso to improvise ahead of a crucial run of fixtures.
Injury Blow to Dani Carvajal and Trent Alexander-Arnold
Real Madrid's Dani Carvajal and Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold have both been dealt significant injury blows. Carvajal's calf injury sustained during the Madrid derby has sidelined him for approximately one month, while Alexander-Arnold is facing up to eight weeks out of action.
Defensive Crisis Hits Real Madrid
The absence of both Carvajal and Alexander-Arnold leaves Real Madrid without any fit natural right-backs. This defensive crisis comes at a crucial stage of the season, with important fixtures on the horizon.
Xabi Alonso's Tactical Dilemma
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso now faces a tactical dilemma due to the lack of available right-back options. Alonso will need to improvise and come up with alternative defensive strategies to navigate the upcoming matches successfully.
Looking Ahead
As Real Madrid prepare for a challenging period without their regular right-back options, the team will need to rely on squad depth and tactical adaptability to overcome this setback. Fans will be anxiously waiting to see how Xabi Alonso addresses this defensive crisis.
