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Florentino Pérez | Camara Real Madrid Confidencial
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Florentino's decision on signing 2 days before the end of the market, official announcement

The white board won't go to the market for reinforcements despite the defense situation and Rüdiger's injury.

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Alex Moreno

Real Madrid won't change its strategy. Despite the defeat against Espanyol and the defensive crisis, the club won't go to the transfer market.

Antonio Rüdiger's injury set off alarms. However, the Merengue management maintains its stance: there will be no reinforcements.

Defense in trouble

The defensive outlook is concerning. Dani Carvajal suffered a ligament tear and will be out for the rest of the season.

Lucas Vázquez is the only available right-back.

In the center of the defense, Asencio is the only one in full condition and without any injury. Alaba has just come out of a long recovery from a ligament tear. Militão is at the beginning of the recovery from the same injury.

On the left side, Ferland Mendy and Fran García are available. In other words, the only position without setbacks.

Florentino remains firm

Florentino Pérez's decision is clear. There will be no last-minute additions.

Soccer players on the field, one of them sitting on the ground while his teammates surround him, wearing orange uniforms, with an opposing team player facing away.
Rudiger at the time of his injury | EFE

The club trusts the current squad and the recovery of its injured players.

Ancelotti will have to face the upcoming matches with what he has. Therefore, Tchouaméni will continue as the makeshift center-back. The gamble is risky, but Madrid won't back down.

Let's not forget that Vallejo is still in the squad, although the confidence in the center-back is nil, and he is the only player who could make a move in the winter market.

Key moment of the season

The market closure is just two days away. Despite the rumors, the club won't make signings.

Florentino follows his plan without alterations. The defeat against Espanyol won't change anything.

Soccer players in action during a match, one in a blue and white uniform and the other in an orange uniform.
Lance in the RCD Espanyol - Real Madrid | Real Madrid Confidencial

The fans, worried about the defensive fragility, expected a reaction. But Madrid trusts its philosophy.

The Italian coach must find internal solutions. Rotation will be key to avoiding more physical problems.

The schedule is demanding, and defensive errors can be costly. But the club's gamble is decided.

With less than 48 hours until the market closes, there will be no reinforcements. Real Madrid is taking a chance with what it has.

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