Real Madrid Confidencial Real Madrid's plan for Asensio if Alaba and Rüdiger leave
Real Madrid is starting to plan its defense for the years to come
The 25/26 season has just begun, but at Real Madrid they want to get ahead of the work to avoid setbacks in the future. That's why the club's plan, in light of possible departures, is to start preparing the defense for 26/27.
According to the club's roadmap, Dean Huijsen and Éder Militao are the key pieces in Real Madrid's backline. Meanwhile, based on information from "Defensa Central", players like David Alaba and Antonio Rüdiger could leave next summer. The Austrian's case is much clearer, while the German's future is still hanging in the air.
Who will be the two replacements?
In principle, Real Madrid already has in mind the two replacements for David Alaba and Antonio Rüdiger. The first would be Ibrahima Konaté, a current footballer for Liverpool who hasn't renewed his contract with the "reds" yet.
Liverpool has already tried to renew the player's contract several times, but his answer has always been negative.Real Madrid will try to carry out an operation similar to Trent Alexander-Arnold's this summer, since the player would arrive as a free agent.
The second footballer in question would be Joan Martínez, who already belongs to Real Madrid and would be promoted to the first team. After his serious injury, the Spanish defender is already playing with Castilla. Álvaro Arbeloa is aware of his progress and the club intends for him to develop gradually and be able to accumulate plenty of minutes.
What will happen with Raúl Asencio?
However, in this conversation, it's still unknown what will happen with Raúl Asencio and his place in the Madrid backline. The Canary Islands center-back finished as a starter under Carlo Ancelotti, but has lost his spot with Xabi Alonso.
Real Madrid wants to have at least four center-backs, so Raúl Asencio's situation is an enigma. If Joan Martínez is promoted to the first team, the Canary Islander would have to look for a loan move.
Another option is that Xabi Alonso wants to have five center-backs to be as well covered as possible for a season in which injuries may occur.
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