Real Madrid without a right-back, what's going on with Carvajal 👀 | OneFootball

Real Madrid is facing a DILEMMA regarding the right-back position.

Xabi Alonso – who had already lost Dani Carvajal to injury – has now seen Alexander-Arnold become unavailable as well.

As a result, the Merengue coach will have to improvise. There are two options: midfielder Valverde or defender Asencio.

🩹 Understand Carvajal’s Situation

Carvajal underwent arthroscopy on his right knee on October 27, after the clásico against Barcelona. A “loose joint body” was found.

The initial estimated recovery time was six to ten weeks.

Although he tried to return before the end of 2025 (for the match against Sevilla), it is most likely that Carvajal will only be back in January.

He is expected to return for the match against Betis (on the 4th) and for the Supercopa (derby on January 8).

There is caution, as the injury occurred in the same knee where he tore his cruciate ligament in 2024.

The information comes from Diario AS, Spain.

📉 Difficult Season

Carvajal’s season has been marked by problems:

- Sent off and suspended in the Champions League.

- Soleus injury in the derby against Atlético.

- Returned for the Clásico and suffered a new injury that took him off the field.

Now, the club is prioritizing his full recovery, without rushing.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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