Real Madrid considers an emergency option for the defense

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10/10/26 21:00:00

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Latest news at Real Madrid. José Mourinho is considering using Aurélien Tchouaméni, a 26-year-old midfielder as a center-back against Villarreal on October 10th if Ibrahima Konaté is not fit. The Portuguese coach has lost Dean Huijsen to suspension and Raúl Asencio to a stress fracture in the right tibia, while Éder Militão continues his recovery.

This situation leaves Antonio Rüdiger as the only available alternative for the central defense. Konaté, who suffered a collateral ligament injury in his right leg while playing for France, is still awaiting recovery and has not yet returned to group training.

José Mourinho turns to Tchouaméni due to Real Madrid's absences

Aurélien Tchouaméni has previously played as a center-back at Real Madrid, so his profile emerges as an internal option if Konaté is unavailable for the match on October 10th.

The Frenchman is officially listed as a midfielder and has played 4 games for 189 minutes this season, with 0 goals and 0 assists according to the club's current records. His ability to play in defense allows José Mourinho to maintain a solution within the squad without initially turning to Castilla.

This possibility gains weight as Dean Huijsen will be unable to play against Villarreal after being sent off in the derby. This suspension removes one of the two options Mourinho has used alongside Rüdiger during the early part of the season.

Raúl Asencio leaves Real Madrid without another alternative

Raúl Asencio, a 23-year-old defender, was supposed to be an option for Mourinho following Huijsen's absence and Konaté's injury concerns. However, the club announced on September 30th that he would undergo surgery for a stress fracture in his right tibia.

The surgery took place on October 1st and was successful, according to Real Madrid. The club has not yet provided an official recovery timeline, although Spanish media reports suggest a return in approximately two to three months, possibly into 2027.

Asencio has not played any official minutes this season yet. His absence adds to the situation of Éder Militão, who is still recovering and not confirmed as an option to start the match against Villarreal.

Konaté sets the next deadline

Ibrahima Konaté's condition will be crucial in defining Real Madrid's defense. The medical report released on September 24th diagnosed an injury to the collateral ligament in his right leg, making his availability subject to recovery.

The center-back returned to Madrid during the international break and continues his recovery. Some reports suggest an approximate period of three weeks, so the coaching staff will await his progress before deciding on his partnership with Rüdiger.

If Konaté is not cleared to play competitively and Militão is not ready to start, José Mourinho will have to consider Tchouaméni as a center-back for Real Madrid's return against Villarreal on October 10th. The decision will depend on medical progress in the upcoming days and the preparation before the match.

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