We have been constantly linked with offensive right backs like Hakimi, Trent, Frimpong, but rather than going for an attacking RB, leading to increasing the defensive responsibilities of Valverde, we should go for a defensive Right back, who will help Valverde, taking over his defensive duties and allow him to flourish as a midfielder.
Very Often Valverde has to trackback to cover for Carvajal and help with the defense. This has not been an issue until now with Kroos dictating the midfield by himself. But with kroos's departure, Valverde has to step into his role, but has often been limited earlier due to his defensive duties and the constant need to track back. Having seen Valverde in his national team, he has a lot more to offer as a creative midfielder than a box-to-box midfielder. But should not be limited due to his defensive duties.
A solid defensive right back would be better rather than going for a offensive right back. Lutsharel Geertruida is an amazing prospect at Feyenoord, who plays primarly as right back, but can also play as a center back and defensive midfielder. I have also linked his season highlights. His contract expires in 2025 and leipzig have submitted a bid around 20-30 mil, which is not expensive in the current inflated market. He would be a solid addition to our backline and a good successor to Carvajal. Honestly feel, a defensive right back would allow Fede to flourish the same way, Mendy has helped Vinicius this season. Without having to worry about tracking back much. I think Vinicius's attacking output has increased and Mendy has to be given some credit to it. Given our attacking options next year, a defensive RB would be better suited to strengthen our defense and allow midfielders like Fede and Jude to flourish who often have to track back to cover positions.
Malo Gusto could have been a replacement for Carvajal, but he recently left for Chelsea but dont think Chelsea are going to allow him to leave.
What are your thoughts?
by Ni__Mo
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Just not good enough. That’s the issue. We don’t go for average squad players anymore. All signimgs for starting positions are players who atleast have the potential to be top 5 in that position.
I absolutely love Geertruida as a Feyenoord fan, amazing player and has a great future ahead of him. Also very passionate and gives it his all. But he is simply not good enough for Real at the moment. If the intention is to buy him, loan him out for a season or two and get used to constant top level football it might be okay. Also, with a more defensive minded LB (Mendy) I don’t think it’s necessary to give up the attacking RB. Valverde excels at what he does and might be even better off the ball than on it.
I think Hakimi would be the perfect Carvajal replacement. That said, if Carvajal keeps playing like he did this season, he doesn’t even need to be replaced. Even though he has had his issues with injuries.
I mean, part of the reason Fede is such an amazing player *is* his defensive responsibilities, so im not sure why we’d want to remove that.