The international break has arrived, but the workload in the Real Madrid offices is still increasing, especially after the serious knee injury suffered by Dani Carvajal during the match against Villarreal.
Real Madrid is having problems with Carvajal’s injury, as he will be out for the rest of the season, forcing Carlo Ancelotti to adjust his plans. Florentino Pérez has indicated who will now take over as right-back, as the player knows this and has the confidence of the technical staff and the board.
The absence of Carvajal, the best full-back in the world, is a big blow for Ancelotti and his team, as they lose one of the most prominent players in the squad.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper Defensa Central, the Italian coach said in a press conference after the victory over Villarreal: “Lucas Vázquez gives us a lot of confidence, and we will discuss this during the international break.”
He added: “The transfer market is closed, and there are not many options. We have to manage the team well, and in the absence of the only full-back we have at the moment, Lucas Vázquez, we have to think about who we will put in that position.”
These words make it clear that the new Madrid full-back will be Lucas Vázquez, regardless of whether they head to the January transfer market or not, which is yet to be determined.
In this context, Real Madrid has given Lucas Vázquez full confidence to take up his position as a substitute at right-back, a position that could be decisive for his renewal.
The phrase that President Florentino Pérez conveyed to the player was: “We have full confidence in you,” showing the player’s appreciation for this gesture and the support from the club.