{"id":1598696,"date":"2024-10-08T05:25:57","date_gmt":"2024-10-08T09:25:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/?p=1598696"},"modified":"2024-10-08T05:25:57","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T09:25:57","slug":"report-real-madrid-dani-carvajal-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/news\/report-real-madrid-dani-carvajal-replacement\/","title":{"rendered":"Report: Real Madrid Likely to Miss Out on Top Dani Carvajal Replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"
La Liga giants Real Madrid is reportedly interested in signing Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) right-back Achraf Hakimi to replace injured Dani Carvajal. The deal, however, looks tricky, as the Moroccan is already discussing a new deal with the Ligue 1 holders.<\/p>\n
Calamity struck during Real Madrid’s comfortable 2-0 win over Villarreal on Saturday, October 5. In injury time, Carvajal came together with Yeremy Pino, hurting his right leg in the process. The Spaniard tried to get on his feet after receiving initial treatment but failed to do so, ultimately getting stretchered off the field.<\/p>\n
The following day, Real Madrid confirmed that he had “a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament, a ruptured external collateral ligament, and a ruptured popliteus tendon in his right leg” and would undergo surgery. If the procedure goes well, the 2024 European Championship winner could return to action in the first quarter of the 2025-26 season.<\/p>\n
With Carvajal gone, makeshift right-back Lucas Vazquez is the only option available for Real Madrid. If they cannot sign a natural full-back within January, Federico Valverde may have to play in that position from time to time.<\/p>\n
Real Madrid, however, does plan to sign a new right-back, with reports crediting the club with a keen interest in PSG man Hakimi. The Moroccan came through Real Madrid academy and is one of Kylian Mbappe’s closest friends. So, Los Blancos have the right to feel good about their chances. Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, however, believes that their faith is misplaced, as Hakimi is looking forward to extending his stay in the French capital.<\/p>\n