The situation of Jesús Vallejo at Real Madrid has caused numerous speculations, especially after the unexpected injury of Antonio Rüdiger. There had been speculation about his prominence, but the words of Ramón Álvarez de Mon ruled it out. The journalist confirmed in Defensa Central that Vallejo will not play against Manchester City and that his future at Madrid is almost decided.
The lack of prominence of Vallejo at Madrid
The return of Jesús Vallejo to Real Madrid this season was presented as an opportunity for the 28-year-old center-back to prove his worth after his loan to Granada. However, the reality has been very different.
Vallejo has played just 10 minutes throughout the season, a fact that reflects Carlo Ancelotti's lack of confidence in his abilities. Despite the injuries, Vallejo has been left out of Ancelotti's plans, who prefers Militão and Rüdiger.
This scenario is not new for Vallejo, who has struggled to establish himself in Real Madrid's squad since his arrival in 2015.
The confirmation of Ramón Álvarez de Mon
In a recent interview, Ramón Álvarez de Mon was blunt in addressing Vallejo's situation. The journalist ruled out any possibility of the center-back participating in the crucial match against Manchester City in the Champions League. According to Mon, the level of demand of the match is too high for a player who has barely had opportunities this season.
In fact, he stated that he would prefer to see a center-back from Castilla rather than Vallejo in this type of match. Ramón de Mon's stance reinforces that Vallejo's future at Madrid is sealed and his role against City is null.
That Vallejo is not considered for such an important match shows that he is not in Ancelotti's immediate plans. Despite the absences, the lack of confidence in Vallejo reinforces the feeling that his time at Madrid is coming to an end.
Vallejo's future: an inevitable farewell
With the last six months of his contract with Real Madrid, Jesús Vallejo's departure seems a matter of time. Ramón Álvarez de Mon was clear in indicating that the player has no place in the team for the coming months.
Vallejo is left in a delicate situation, as he will not have the opportunity to renew his contract unless he demonstrates a competitive level in the coming months. Mon recommends Vallejo to take advantage of his final stage at Madrid to find a team to become a starter and play more minutes.