Real Madrid is facing a defensive issue as Antonio Rüdiger is out with a torn hamstring. He is anticipated to miss critical matches such as the Madrid derby and the Champions League playoff versus Manchester City.
The injury, verified by an MRI after the game against Espanyol, has thrown a wrench in Ancelotti’s plans during this critical period of the season.
The absence of Rüdiger presents Carlo Ancelotti with a huge challenge in the rear. With Militao also missing and Alaba only recently recovering from injury, the Italian coach is forced to contemplate alternative solutions for the heart of the defense.
Ancelotti is not convinced by the Tchouameni-Asencio partnership.
The most talked-about duo is Aurelien Tchouameni and the young, rather inexperienced Raul Asencio.
However, as reported by Diario AS, this does not fully convince Ancelotti.
The concept of pairing Tchouameni, a predominantly midfielder, with Asencio, who has limited first-team experience, does not appear to have gone over well in the club’s strategic circles.
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This partnership lacks the coordination and expertise required for high-stakes games such as the next derby with Atletico Madrid and the crucial Champions League match against Manchester City.
Ancelotti’s mistrust is justified. Tchouameni, despite his versatility, has not played much as a central defense, and Asencio’s youth may not be the best fit for the pressure of these games.
The improvised partnership does not inspire confidence, especially against tactically smart teams like Atletico Madrid and Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.
Alaba’s fast comeback is thus more necessary than ever, but even his preparedness is being questioned due to the possibility of another injury if he is hurried back into action too quickly.
The depth and resilience of Real Madrid’s squad will undoubtedly be tested over the following few weeks.
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