Real Madrid are going through a difficult time due to the numerous absences in defense, which have left Carlo Ancelotti with a smaller squad than usual. Militão's injury, added to the absences of David Alaba, Lucas Vázquez and Dani Carvajal, has caused an urgent need to strengthen the defense. Given this situation, Florentino Pérez is clear that next January will be crucial to shore up the defense and ensure that the team continues to compete at the highest level.
The absence of several key players in defense has left Carlo Ancelotti with few alternatives in one of his most important lines. As a result, several names have been mentioned in recent days to reinforce the Whites' defense. Players such as Jonathan Tah, Sergio Ramos and Aymeric Laporte have been mentioned in the rumors.
However, it was Edu Aguirre, a contributor to El Chiringuito , who confirmed crucial information regarding the club's possible winter transfer. According to the journalist, Real Madrid's first transfer for January is not a new player , but rather the return of one of their own.
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Despite the rumors, Edu Aguirre has confirmed that the club is eagerly awaiting the return of David Alaba . The center-back was injured almost a year ago and has still not returned. But it seems that in the next few weeks we will be able to have news.
Edu Aguirre explained that, after David Alaba's long recovery, he is now very close to returning to training with the group. "there's a possibility that David Alaba will join the group in two weeks," he commented. And he went further, acknowledging that Carlo Ancelotti's plan is for his return to form gradually, but that there's great optimism surrounding his return.
The return of David Alaba would be excellent news for Ancelotti, as the defender is a key pillar in Madrid's defensive line. According to Edu Aguirre, if everything goes according to plan, David Alaba could be fit to play in the Copa del Rey in January . Although his full return at 100% is expected in March.
This news has caused a climate of optimism within the club. Thus, Real Madrid's first winter transfer will be David Alaba, which will allow Ancelotti to have more options in defense. However, this doesn't mean that the club rules out continuing to look for reinforcements to further strengthen the squad in the January market.