Real Madrid is going through a delicate moment both in sports and physically. The recent defeat against Espanyol (1-0) left the team not only with three fewer points but also with the unexpected loss of Antonio Rüdiger. Due to a muscle injury, the German defender will have to undergo a recovery that will keep him off the field for an estimated period of 20 days.
This setback comes at a crucial time, as the Madrid club faces a series of critical matches in February. In this context, an unexpected piece of news arises: according to Ramón Álvarez de Mon, Real Madrid might be looking at the market to strengthen the defense.
Rüdiger's injury: an unexpected blow
Antonio Rüdiger was injured at the start of the match against Espanyol, forcing Ancelotti to make an early substitution. Rüdiger's injury, which affects the hamstring, is a considerable loss for the team. The player has accumulated more than 3,000 minutes of play this season, showing his importance in Madrid's structure.
Now, with a tight schedule, Ancelotti is forced to reorganize his defense to face upcoming commitments. Rüdiger will miss several key matches, including the first leg of the Champions League against Manchester City.
A new signing on the horizon?
Due to this situation, the name of Dean Huijsen, a center-back from Bournemouth, has started to gain traction. According to Ramón Álvarez de Mon, the young defender might be on Real Madrid's agenda. "I don't have concrete information, but I'm sure he's on Juni Calafat's agenda," the expert stated.
Although it is not an ongoing operation, Huijsen has been identified as one of the players that Real Madrid is closely following. The white club is constantly observing the market in search of talents to strengthen its squad, especially after Rüdiger's absence.
Other center-backs in Real Madrid's orbit
Besides Huijsen, another center-back who has been linked to the Madrid club is Cristhian Mosquera, who plays for Valencia. However, Milan has also shown great interest in the player. Álvarez de Mon claims that Mosquera is being observed by Madrid, but without a concrete operation.
The journalist mentioned Vitor Reis and Kushanov, who recently signed for Manchester City. Although they were on Madrid's agenda, no proposal was made, as they didn't meet all the defensive requirements.