Madrid looking for solutions after injury crisis hits the 'Merengues' back line

Kylian Mbappe and Endrick. These have been Real Madrid's only additions in the last transfer window. Two attackers to the already crowded forward line while, in the defensive area, the problems grew with the departure of Nacho and the sale of Rafa Marin.
Real Madrid made a dazzling gamble in attack. They have accumulated some of the best players in the world to be in the opposition's box, but they have a big problem in their own defence.
Injuries, at the start of a very long season, are already taking their toll on the squad. Ancelotti only had Eder Militao, Antonio Rudiger, Jesus Vallejo and David Alaba starting, although the latter is injured.
The Austrian is still recovering from the cruciate muscle tear he suffered last season. There was even talk from his country of a possible return to action in 2025. The truth is that he has not yet joined the group.
In addition to this, there are injuries to Jesus Vallejo, who has been struggling for weeks, and Eder Militao, injured with Brazil due to a thigh problem, leaving only Rudiger at centre-back.
Given the absentees from last season, Aurelien Tchouameni took over at centre-back, but the Frenchman is out with his national team due to a physical problem. However, he is expected to be available after the international break.
Ancelotti has not been able to look to the youth team either, as Jacobo Ramon, the centre-back who was travelling with the first team, is also injured and will not be able to play against Real Sociedad.
Real Madrid's gamble of having only four centre-backs has thus proved unsuccessful in view of the first injuries they have to contend with in defence.