Real Madrid have been hit by an unprecedented run of bad luck. For over a year now, the number of knee injuries at the Merengue club has been on the rise, affecting both the first team and up-and-coming youngsters. After Rodrygo, Militao and Vazquez, Carlo Ancelotti has picked up another injury.
Real Madrid are going through a particularly tricky period. Over the last few seasons, the number of knee injuries at the club has multiplied, affecting both established players and talented youngsters. Dani Carvajal, David Alaba and above all Éder Militao are the main victims in the first team.
Militao, one of the pillars of Madrid’s defence, has suffered two serious injuries in just over a year. This has even jeopardised the rest of his career. A worrying state of affairs for such an essential player. This plague of injuries is not confined to first-team regulars. Castilla and even Juvenil A are also affected, with promising youngsters like Joan Martínez seeing their hopes of a season dashed from the outset.
The latest injury to further weaken Real Madrid
The latest bad news comes from Castilla centre-back Jacobo Ramón, who was hoping to break into Carlo Ancelotti’s first team. According to Relevo journalist Rodra, Jacobo, who has just recovered from an initial muscular injury, has picked up another. This has jeopardised his chances of playing under Carlo Ancelotti this season. However, the Transalpine coach has already called him up several times this season. With a depleted defence, he could have grabbed a few minutes with the first team.
This injury has come at the worst possible time. The team is about to face Liverpool in a decisive Champions League match, and the absence of Jacobo Ramón means Ancelotti has to draw on limited resources to complete his defence. Raúl Asencio, another young Castilla talent, could benefit from this situation and make his Champions League debut in a high-pressure atmosphere.
The spate of injuries is forcing Carlo Ancelotti to reconsider his options, particularly when it comes to rotating his squad. The coach has to deal with a reduced bench depth, a headache in every match and a demanding schedule. Although Real Madrid are still second in La Liga, this succession of injuries could jeopardise their Champions League ambitions, especially against Europe’s toughest opponents.
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