According to "AS" report, due to Huizen's sudden injury, Raul Asensio will partner Militao at center back, and Valverde will have to return to the right back position again.

Huizen's injury makes him likely to miss the game against Getafe, and there is also doubt about playing against Juventus, which disrupts all Alonso's plans. Under normal circumstances, Raul Asensio would have been given more playing time on the right, but now he must partner Militao at centre-back.

The unfortunate chain reaction has not stopped. Carvajal and Arnold are still recovering from injuries, and there is no one available on the right wing again. A repeat of the situation from a few weeks ago, with all eyes on the same man: Ernesto Valverde. The Uruguayan player has made it clear in recent weeks that he is uncomfortable playing at right-back, but he will once again be asked to fill the position.

Before the Champions League game against Almaty Kairat, Valverde admitted that he did not want to be fixed on the wing: "I am not a natural full-back, and I have not grown in that position. I am not comfortable because there are many things and advantages that I do not have."

However, he maturely corrected himself soon after Said: "I can't say that I refuse to play this position. I have a good relationship with Alonso and can tell him which position I prefer. But I always let him know that I am always ready to play anywhere."

Alonso accepted the challenge and used Valverde against Villarreal. The Uruguayan player performed brilliantly and his physical fitness, ability to read the game and unremitting efforts were key support for the team in the most difficult moments. He is the third most active player in Real Madrid's matches, with 91 appearances. He also contributed the most crosses (4) and, along with Joan Armene and Vinicius, recovered the most 6 balls.

However, there is a possibility, albeit a very slim one, that could free Valverde from this task. Alonso could opt for a more experimental defensive formation: Carreras plays left centre-back, Fran Garcia returns to his usual position and Asensio moves to right-back. This change of formation has rarely been tried, but would allow Valverde to remain in midfield, his natural habitat, without sacrificing defensive balance.