a surprising solution found by Ancelotti to replace Carvajal?

Carlo Ancelotti will now have the difficult task of managing the prolonged absence of the injured Dani Carvajal, which leaves a significant void at right-back. With only converted winger Lucas Vázquez as his immediate replacement, Ancelotti must now find a viable solution in the Fábrica youth team. Faced with the shortage of available defenders and in the middle of the international break, the Madrid coach is preparing training sessions with several young talents to assess who could take over. Among them, names like Loren Aguado, David Jiménez, Jesús Fortea, Melvin and Alexandre Moya stand out.

Several avenues studied

Loren Aguado, 22, is the profile closest to Carvajal. Physically strong and blessed with good offensive vision, he recently extended his contract until 2026. David Jiménez, 20, also well known in the club’s academy, impresses with his versatility. Even younger, Jesús Fortea, 17, and Melvin, also 17, offer promising prospects in the medium and long term. Ancelotti will have to choose among these options, notably Aguado, already tested in matches with the first team, to compensate for the absence of Carvajal in the coming weeks.