Victim of a cruciate ligament rupture, Real Madrid’s defender Eder Militao will miss a significant portion of the season. However, the Spanish club has no plans to recruit a replacement for their defensive leader. According to Marca, the runner-up of the last edition of La Liga will instead place their trust in a Castilla gem, Antolin Garzon.
Eder Militao, the central defender of Real Madrid, suffered a cruciate ligament rupture during the match against Athletic Bilbao last weekend. An injury that will keep him off the field until 2024. This loss is a blow to the team as Militao had showcased his value and potential within the Real Madrid defense.
Contrary to expectations, the club does not intend to make an external signing to fill the gap left by Militao. As reported by the Spanish media outlet Marca, Real Madrid is opting for an internal solution by turning to an emerging talent from their reserve team, Castilla. This talent is none other than Antolin Garzon, also known as “Marvel.”
At just 20 years old, Marvel has stood out for his skill and dedication on the field. He recently had the opportunity to train with the first team, which impressed coach Carlo Ancelotti. His commitment and physical condition garnered admiration from the Italian technician, who sees him as a promising solution to reinforce the team’s weakened defense.
Marvel, who has already gained significant experience within Castilla with 27 appearances and one goal, is considered one of the future talents in the defender position. His steady progress and remarkable performances have even earned him three call-ups for the Spanish youth national team.
