Real Madrid's main task seems to be to strengthen their "fragile" defensive line, which has no choice but to support Spain's Sergio Ramos and Frenchman Rafael Faran.
The club currently relies on Spanish international Nacho Fernandez to cover the absences, but Nacho also has other tasks, playing right and left back when needed.
Since the departure of Portugal defender Pepe last season, the "royal" failed to compensate for his absence and strengthen the line of defense, despite his numerous attempts to contract defenders, according to the newspaper "Marka."
The European champions failed last season to sign a number of defenders in Europe, led by Atletico Madrid's Jose Jimenez and Barcelona defender Samuel Ometti, who have declared loyalty to their teams and decided to stay.
As Europe's giants are getting stronger this season, under the direction of coach Julien Lobetigi, the promotion of the lines has become an urgent necessity.
Real will have to press for a big defender in the winter, which is a very difficult task because persuading the stars to come in this period is a big challenge.
