Real Madrid started the season in a more than wonderful way after winning the European Super Cup, but as soon as the season began, many weaknesses appeared that the Madrid team must avoid in order to ensure the success of the season.
It is worth noting that Real Madrid occupies second place in the La Liga standings with 8 points, 4 points behind Barcelona, who leads the table with 12 points.
Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid coach, decided to settle the position of the team’s defender Jesus Vallejo, excluding him from his calculations since the summer preparation period.
According to the Spanish network “Relevo”, Ancelotti did not include Vallejo in his plans for the current season, which is supported by the club’s management, which also tried to get rid of the player during the summer transfer period.
Despite the club’s attempts to facilitate Vallejo’s departure, the latter rejected the offer and decided to stay until the end of his contract in the summer of 2025.
According to reports, the injuries to Eder Militao and David Alaba in the defensive line will not change Vallejo’s position, as Ancelotti prefers to rely on Aurelien Tchouameni if he is physically fit and in the event that Tchouameni is not available, Ancelotti will be forced to use Dani Carvajal as an alternative center-back.
This situation highlights the challenges Real Madrid face in managing the team’s lineup, and points to strategic changes that could play a decisive role in the current season.