Football/ Real Madrid’s defensive crisis deepens as David Alaba Suffers setback

Real Madrid’s injury woes in defense continue to mount, with David Alaba suffering a fresh setback, further depleting an already fragile backline.

The club confirmed in a statement that the Austrian defender has sustained a left adductor muscle injury, sidelining him for an estimated two to three weeks, according to Cadena Cope.

This latest blow exacerbates an already dire situation for Carlo Ancelotti, who has been forced to improvise with Aurélien Tchouaméni and youth prospect Raúl Asencio in central defense for several weeks.

With Dani Carvajal and Eder Militão still recovering from long-term injuries, and Antonio Rüdiger recently joining the list of absentees, Madrid’s defensive depth is stretched to its limits.

As the La Liga and Champions League campaigns intensify, the club faces an urgent need to find solutions.

Whether Ancelotti continues relying on makeshift options or seeks reinforcement, Real Madrid’s ability to maintain defensive solidity in the coming weeks will be crucial in their pursuit of silverware.