After Alaba's injury, the unexpected defender that Ancelotti likes

Carlo Ancelotti is slowly beginning to shape the next Real Madrid. The Italian coach hopes to be among the best at the moment and to do so, he will have to manage reinforcements after the multiple injuries that the club has had in recent weeks. In fact, a name appears on the club's agenda that surprises more than one fan.

The injury to Alaba's anterior cruciate ligament has led Real Madrid to explore the winter market in search of a signing to cover his absence, and among the various options being considered, the possibility arises of bringing back Raphael Varane, who He now plays for Manchester United.

The French central defender left Real Madrid in August 2021 after a decade at the club, but now he is seen as a viable option to reinforce the Merengue defense. According to the latest AS report, Carlo Ancelotti would have no objection to Varane returning as Alaba's replacement. Alaba's injury situation has led Real Madrid to consider alternatives to strengthen their defense, and the return of Raphael Varane emerges as an interesting option

Carlo Ancelotti and Raphael Varane

Carlo Ancelotti's willingness to consider Varane as Alaba's replacement highlights the confidence the Italian coach has in the French defender's abilities, despite his recent departure from the Madrid club. This possible move represents an interesting situation in the transfer market and could mark the return of a well-known and experienced player to reinforce Real Madrid's defense at a crucial time of the season.