He is not fit. The 0-4 defeat in El Clásico might not be the only bad news for Real Madrid... since in the last few hours it has been revealed that one of the centre-backs, Antonio Rüdiger , could be injured.
Mundo Deportivo has discovered that Rüdiger finished the match against Barça with discomfort in his thigh and the intention is for him to undergo tests to determine the state of his injury. This would be a hard blow to Real Madrid, who would see the central defender position become even more damaged.
If Antonio Rüdiger were to get injured, Ancelotti would be left without any centre-backs for the next match. Militão and Jesús Vallejo would be fully fit, but he doesn't trust the latter.
If the German centre-back is not fit for the next visit to Valencia, the most likely possibility to become a reality would be a change of position for Tchouaméni. The centre-midfielder would be converted back into a centre-back to put an end to Real Madrid's problems in the position.
Ancelotti finds his new Antonio Rüdiger for free
The crisis of centre-backs in the first team has opened the doors for him. Real Madrid , who usually opt for big names, are now looking inwards and Valdepeñas is a solution that has arrived at the perfect time. The injuries to Alaba and Carvajal have given him the opportunity to show his talent and he has done so in a big way.
The club's coaches also see him as a future defensive pillar. His style of play is very similar to that of Rüdiger. His physical strength and ability to read the game make him an option to be considered in the short term.
Valdepeñas will continue to grow under the tutelage of Álvaro Arbeloa in the Juvenil A. But his participation in Madrid C will increase little by little and with time, it is likely that he will also have opportunities in Castilla. Real Madrid are looking for reinforcements for their defense and Víctor Valdepeñas could be the answer they have been waiting for.
Antonio Rüdiger: Vallejo is not an option
It remains to be seen whether Antonio Rüdiger's discomfort will turn out to be an injury, but Ancelotti is clear that he has no intention of trusting Vallejo.
Ancelotti tried the Aragonese for a few minutes against Alavés and caused a stir. He will leave in 2025, coinciding with the end of his contract. The Italian is praying that Antonio Rüdiger's fate turns out to be nothing.