Dani Carvajal's unexpected injury during the match against Villarreal has forced Real Madrid to restructure its defense for the rest of this season. Although the board had considered signing a right-back, Carlo Ancelotti has decided to go for an solution within the club, opting for Fede Valverde to cover that important position. With this decision, it is expected that there will be no new player signings at least until the winter transfer window.
Valverde's Versatility
Fede Valverde is not surprised by Carlo Ancelotti's position changes, as the Italian coach has trusted him as a central midfielder, a wing and, now, also as a right-back. His versatility has allowed him to adapt to the needs of the team, something that Ancelotti greatly values. The Uruguayan has proven to be an essential player, with an inexhaustible ability to balance both the offense and the defense of the team.
Ancelotti had already experimented with Valverde as a full-back in previous seasons, and this new change of roles seeks to make the most of his versatility. The plan is to avoid emergency signings and rely on the resources that Real Madrid has, a strategy that Valverde has accepted with maturity, despite his initial hesitation.
Florentino Pérez and the Transfer Window
Although president Florentino Pérez is known for moving quickly in the transfer window, Carlo Ancelotti has managed to stop any attempts to sign a right-back at the moment. The idea is to give Fede Valverde time to establish himself in that role, at least until the January transfer window, when the Carvajal situation will be reassessed. Florentino, trusting his manager's judgement, has decided not to push for an immediate signing.
The team is awaiting the development of other players who could play that role, but for now Valverde is Ancelotti's preferred option. His sacrifice and adaptation to new positions reinforce his importance in the team, something that doesn't go unnoticed by the fans or the coaching staff.
A Madrid without Signings until January
With Carlo Ancelotti determined to maintain the current composition of the team, Real Madrid will not be reinforcing their right-back position until January, unless something unforeseen happens. This means that Valverde will have to take on the responsibility of covering that position, which could impact on his playing time in midfield. However, Ancelotti has full confidence in his ability.