Real Madrid suddenly suffered a heavy blow! One month after the core injury of the back defense, only three central defenders were left in the Club World Cup life and death battle

Just as Real Madrid and Juventus' life-and-death battle between the Club World Cup, the official suddenly announced that the 33-year-old defense star Alaba's left calf muscle was torn and he would have to rest for at least one month. This means that Real Madrid completely lost this all-around fighter who can play as a central defender and left back in this Club World Cup.

The only three left in the center back of the team, Rudiger, 19-year-old Wyson and youth training player Asensio, are available, and the midfielder Chu Améni is forced to make a guest appearance to put out the fire at any time. Alonso's carefully designed three-center-back system is already shaking before he encounters the strongest opponent.

Alaba's injury retreat was like pushing down a domino. The Austrian star was still a main player in the first two seasons of joining Real Madrid, and he was incredible when he won the 2022 Champions League trophy with the team. Since his knee cruciate ligament torn last year, his body has become as fragile as a curse.

has only made 31 appearances in the past two years, and has not appeared again this season after April. This time, the Club World Cup was urgently resuming training, and the soleus muscle sounded the alarm again. Medical reports show that this type of muscle injury is very likely to recur, especially for veterans.

Alonso's tactical board is facing a severe test. When he played against Salzburg Red Bull in the group stage, he ventured to use the three-center-back formation, Rudiger was in the center to dispatch, and Chu Améni and Wysen were separated.

Although this temporary patchwork of defense line was won by Rudiger's 89-minute header, the process exposed his fatal weakness. When the 19-year-old Wysen made a mistake in forward insertion, the opponent broke through the gap in the ribs with just 3 passes.

Real Madrid wingbacks Nacho and Fran Garcia have a huge assist, and the open space left behind is enough for Juventus forward Dybala to drive.

Juventus is not a good person. Although he lost to Manchester City 1-3 in the last round of the group stage, the Zebras had unbeaten in the previous seven games (5 wins and 2 draws), and his firepower averaged 2.4 goals per game was terrifying.

18-year-old demon star Yilditz scored three goals in three games in the group stage. The front line formed by Morata and Dybala was the only one who defeated the high-level defense line.

In the 2023 Champions League final, Dybala inserted into the penalty area and shot, almost overturning Real Madrid. Now the whole Juventus team is holding back the anger of revenge, while Real Madrid's defense is labeled as a "temporary worker". The

The injury list is breathtakingly long. In addition to Alaba, the two main full-backs, Mendy and Kavajal, have high-level free cards, Kamavenga and Militon are still in recovery, and even new aid Enderick is watching the wall due to muscle problems.

Mbappe missed the group stage for the heavy recruitment this summer, and the pre-match training will be conducted separately. Although the team doctor claims that the French superstar is close to returning, it is still unknown whether the life-and-death battle can start. Real Madrid's medical room is comparable to a Spring Festival train station. When Alonso set up his troops, he even needed to burn incense and worship Buddha when he even set up his starting lineup.

The three central defenders system is like walking a tightrope. Rudiger is undoubtedly the decisive force. German Iron Guards averaged 6 clearances per game in the group stage, and 92% of the pass success rate is considered a backcourt dealer.

The partner candidate is a headache. Although Wysen is 1.95 meters tall and strong in air control, his turn is as slow as an aircraft carrier to turn; Asensio was born in a midfield and had zero experience as a guest center back; if Chu Ameni retreats, the midfield loses the only barrier.

Alonso was in the three central defenders during the Leverkusen era. At that time, there were full-time central defenders such as Tapsoba and Inkapier, but now they have to use "vouchers" to piece together luxury goods.

Juventus' killer weapon hit Real Madrid's life goal. 70% of the Zebra Legion's goals in the group stage came from a quick counterattack. When Real Madrid's wingbacks hit the assist, Dybala and Ilditz often roamed at the opponent's sideline center back junction.

Real Madrid former player Morata scored 8 goals against his old club 14 times in his career. His timing of counter-offside attack is a textbook. Alonso frowned at the pre-match press conference, "We must find a balance between adventure and solid defense, which is like stepping on the accelerator and brakes at the same time."

Historical confrontations hide the devil's details. In the past decade, Real Madrid's winning rate against Juventus has reached 66%, and the most classic is Ronaldo's score in the 2017 final. The power of metaphysics is turning. Juventus has only lost 1 in the last 54 games at home, and all Real Madrid's club World Cup are played at a neutral stadium.

"King of the Finals" Bale, the Welshman won all nine finals in his career. Now he has retired, and there is no more Great Saint's life-saving sign on the Real Madrid bench.

Alonso's tactical book is full of plans. The coaching staff is considering two remedial plans, either to have Chu Ameni fixed in the central defender position and use his 91% pass success rate to build a ball system; or to enable double midfielders to protect the defense line, sacrificing Valverde's forward firepower. On the training ground, Rudiger kept directing Wyson's position loudly, and the back of the 19-year-old young man's jersey was soaked in sweat. The camera swept across the sidelines, and Alaba's figure with a cane pulled out a long shadow under the setting sun. This veteran who has experienced 27 Champions League knockout games can only watch his teammates walk towards the center of the storm. In the last 24 hours before the referee whistle, the Real Madrid locker room was filled with the smell of disinfectant. The physiotherapist surrounded Mbappe for the final sprint treatment, Rudiger played a collection of Juventus strikers' running for Wyson, and Chu Ameniga practiced heading to compete for the top.

Alonso repeatedly applied and wiped off the tactical marker on the whiteboard, and the red marker finally drew a heavy circle in the third central defender area. With 12 hours left before the start of the game, Real Madrid's official website updated the injury list, and behind Alaba's name, there was a bad news that Militon failed to meet the standards for re-examination.