It's not Varane, the defender that Real Madrid wants after Alaba's injury

Real Madrid has had to deal with various injuries at the start of this season. Carlo Ancelotti's team is achieving results and is the current leader of LaLiga. However, it will be difficult to keep up with the various injuries they have. David Alaba has been the latest affected and would miss the rest of the season. This means that the club must go out in January to look for a defender who can contribute and be a guarantee.

One of the most popular profiles was that of Raphael Varane. However, the club is analyzing the arrival of another footballer. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has made it clear that they are taking their time to make a decision. "Until January 31, we have time," said the Italian before the Vitoria match before the holidays. This pause for reflection is understandable, as finding a suitable replacement for a player of Alaba's quality is no easy task.

One of the options that has been practically ruled out is that of Raphael Varane, who left the white club in 2021 to join Manchester United. Although Varane's profile would fit perfectly with Madrid's needs, his high salary is presented as an insurmountable barrier to his return.

Two options for Real Madrid

According to MundoDeportivo, in recent weeks, an option has emerged that is gaining strength: the young French midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni. Ancelotti praised Tchouaméni's qualities, highlighting his ability to get the ball from behind and his tactical intelligence. However, another popular profile is that of the young Frenchman, Leny Yoro, who shines in Ligue 1 and is followed by several clubs in Europe.