Relevo reported that Real Madrid officials have great concerns that may force them to enter the next winter Mercato to support the defense line.
The talk here is about Real Madrid star, Antonio Rudiger, who is said to have a bad knee condition and may be absent from the stadiums at any moment for a long time.
Rudiger suffers from pain in his knee and his history is worrying
According to the report, Rudiger complained of discomfort in his knee after the last Clasico and underwent tests, but they came back positive and proved that he did not suffer from a serious injury.
In fact, the German international was ready to participate in the Valencia match before it was postponed, and he will participate without a crisis against Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday.
However, there is great concern within Real Madrid about Rudiger’s knee, due to his medical history that includes 5 previous injuries in it, and the enormous pressure he is exposed to in matches this season.
The player shortage forces coach Carlo Ancelotti to rely on Rudiger in almost all of Real Madrid’s matches, while the basic plan was to rest him from time to time.
With the recurrence of knee pain from time to time, Real fears that the player will suffer a major injury that will end his season, especially with what has been reported that he suffers from early osteoporosis in one of his knees, although the club does not confirm or deny the diagnosis.
Alaba will not return soon
In the same report, “Relevo” revealed that David Alaba will not return to the stadiums soon.
The Austrian star’s recovery process is not going well, contrary to what Real Madrid is trying to announce to reassure fans.
The expected date for Alaba’s return remains next January with the start of the second half of the season, but in light of the very slow recovery process, he may not return on this date either.
🚨 NEW: David Alaba’s recovery is going very slow. He is NOT expected to return soon. @Rodra10_97 pic.twitter.com/SCEmUn3fpL
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) November 3, 2024
Real Madrid may enter the winter market to sign a defender
The great concern about Rudiger and the possibility of his knee injury, in addition to Alaba’s failure to return and in light of the various injuries, Real Madrid may be forced to enter the winter market for the first time in years.
The management of the royal club will look for a new central defender who can provide assistance to the team and through him Rudiger and Militao will rest more, especially since the season is still practically extended until next July.
It is worth noting that Real Madrid lost Dani Carvajal to injury, as well as young defender Juan Martinez, and next to Rudiger and Militao there is only Vallejo, who has a modest level, and Alaba, who is injured.
