Carlo Ancelotti will have navigate the season with a reduced squad amidst injury trouble
Real Madrid are facing a significant squad challenge after ACL injuries sidelined key players, yet club president Florentino Perez is firm on delaying reinforcements until the summer transfer window.
Injury crisis complicates Ancelotti’s plans
Head coach Carlo Ancelotti and director Jose Angel Sanchez have expressed a strong desire to bolster the squad during the January transfer window.
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The team is grappling with a depleted defensive lineup, particularly after the devastating losses of Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal to ACL injuries within weeks of each other.
With the squad stretched thin, Ancelotti’s defensive options are limited, sparking calls for immediate reinforcements to maintain competitiveness across La Liga and Champions League campaigns.
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However, Perez appears determined to hold off on spending until the summer, with Los Blancos unlikely to have any activity in the mid-season window.
Perez’s long-term vision over short-term fixes
According to reports from Relevo, Perez plans to oversee multiple high-profile signings in 2025 but aims to prioritise summer arrivals rather than mid-season adjustments.
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His stance is proof of a strategic approach, ensuring that Real Madrid focuses on marquee acquisitions at the optimal time, even if it means navigating the rest of the season with a reduced squad.
This cautious approach may test the team’s resilience and Ancelotti’s ability to manage resources effectively, exposing the squad to vulnerabilities in critical competitions.
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All eyes will be on how Ancelotti adapts and whether the summer transfer window justifies the president’s calculated gamble.
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