Manager Carlo Ancelotti confirmed the good news at his last press conference of the year: David Alaba would return to action in January. The Austrian defender has been out for over a year after a torn cruciate ligament, damaged meniscus and two operations.
Real Madrid are also in desperate need of defensive reinforcements, with Aurelien Tchouameni currently filling in alongside Antonio Rudiger. Relevo says the breaks should be based on some optimism that he could improve their defense. There is uncertainty over what level he will be at when he returns, and Real Madrid do not intend for him to be a realistic option in their most demanding matches before March.
Ancelotti will be able to choose Tchouameni, Raul Asencio and Jesus Vallejo as partners for Rudiger, although all signs point to the Frenchman being his preferred option. Eder Militao is out for the rest of the season and Vallejo has yet to start a game this season.
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