Spanish Media: Despite Carvajal’s Injury, Real Madrid Will Not Seek New Signings; Instead, They Will Tap into Internal Potential

According to Spain’s AS newspaper, despite Dani Carvajal’s serious injury, Real Madrid will not rush to sign a replacement player immediately.

For Real Madrid, Carvajal’s serious injury is indeed a significant blow. After all, he is the team’s second captain, not only for his top-notch ability but also for his ability to boost morale. However, it seems that Real Madrid’s management has already prepared for a long-term battle and does not intend to rush into the transfer market to find a substitute. According to AS, whether it is an emergency right-back or a central defender, neither have entered their “shopping list.” It appears they plan to observe for some time before making a decision.

Mentioning a replacement, the name Lucas Vázquez immediately comes to mind. He is a versatile player on the field. Although he initially played as a winger, in recent years he has shown remarkable adaptability in the right-back position. On July 18 this year, Vázquez officially renewed his contract, which fully demonstrates the club’s trust in him. Last season, he contributed three goals and eight assists in 1784 minutes of playing time, averaging participation in one goal every 162 minutes, an impressive efficiency.

After Carvajal’s injury, Vázquez naturally became the best choice for the starting right-back position. In fact, as early as the 2020-21 season, when Carvajal was injured, Vázquez had already started 34 games out of 35 matches, performing very steadily.

Regarding the center-back position, Real Madrid is also not considering emergency signings at the moment. Although players like Jarek Jasiurkowski from Valencia look promising, they are all on Real Madrid’s long-term planning list. The club’s strategy is that unless there is a super opportunity like signing David Alaba and Antonio Rüdiger, they will continue to act according to their established strategy, focusing on bringing in players who fit their long-term goals. In other words, Real Madrid does not want to make hasty decisions due to short-term needs.

Carlo Ancelotti’s statement after defeating Villarreal was also clear: “Lucas Vázquez gives us great confidence. Moreover, the transfer window is now closed, and there really aren’t many options available.” It can be said that Real Madrid has chosen to prioritize stability, believing in their squad and backup strength, and continuing to move forward towards their set goals.