Real Madrid only have 2 available centre-backs to face Villarreal
The extent of the defensive personnel crisis facing La Liga giants Real Madrid at present has been confirmed on Friday. This comes courtesy of the release of the club’s latest matchday squad.José M...
Real Madrid face a significant defensive personnel crisis ahead of their upcoming match against Villarreal, with only two available centre-backs. The club's latest matchday squad, revealed on Friday, confirms this dire situation. José Mourinho's Real Madrid, set to return to action on Saturday following a mixed start to the new campaign, will face Villarreal in a league encounter.
While several reinforcements have recently returned, the central defence remains problematic. Dean Huijsen's one-match suspension and Raúl Asencio's long-term absence due to injuries have left the club with limited options. Ibrahima Konaté, a summer signing, was forced to leave the French national team prematurely but has since recovered.
With these factors considered, only Konaté and seasoned defender Antonio Rüdiger are available to form the backbone of Real Madrid's defense against Villarreal.
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