Real Madrid's surprising new track for its defense

Tough period for Real Madrid. Second in Liga, six points behind FC Barcelona, ​​the Merengue club must above all deal with a wave of significant injuries. Thibaut Courtois, Eder Militao, David Alaba, Dani Carvajal, Lucas Vazquez, Aurélien Tchouaméni and Rodrygo Goes are currently on the flank. A critical situation which should lead the Madrid team to recruit this winter, particularly in the defensive sector. Currently, Antonio Rüdiger is the only viable solution since Jesus Vallejo and the young Raul Asencio are not intended to play a major role in this team.

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Therefore, the recruitment of a central defender would be important and names have been flying with Aymeric Laporte (Al-Nassr) and Castello Lukeba (RB Leipzig) at the head of the gondola. The name of Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah was also checked by Casa Blanca who also thought of Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera. However, another avenue has just been revealed by Markhe is also a former player from Altético de Madrid with Mario Hermoso. Remaining between 2019 and 2024 under the Colchoneros tunic, he has the particularity of knowing the Merengues well. Indeed, before joining Espanyol Barcelona in 2017, he played as a youth with the Madrilenians from the age of 10 until he was 22.

Mario Hermoso for a return home

A pure product of Fabrica, the left-hander knows La Liga well, the demands of the Champions League and even has the status of a Spanish international since he has 5 caps with La Roja. Versatile, he has the ability to also play left back. An interesting feature since it could also allow Ferland Mendy to take the right lane while Lucas Vazquez and Dani Carvajal are on the flank. However, it will be necessary to come to an agreement with his current club, AS Roma.

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Free last summer when Atlético de Madrid did not extend him, Mario Hermoso finally joined the Giallorossi on September 2. Not yet a full starter (9 appearances), he mainly played in the Europa League with the Roman team. Back in Real Madrid's sights and even if his debut in Serie A is not negative, Mario Hermoso could welcome the approach of his training club and a return to La Liga. It remains to be seen whether he will be the option ultimately chosen by the team coached by Carlo Ancelotti…