Madrid hopeless with Alaba's recovery

Real Madrid have a big problem in defence. The departure of Nacho has left a gap to fill and the non-recovery of David Alaba has left Carlo Ancelotti's backline with only Eder Militao and Antonio Rudiger, as well as Jesus Vallejo and Aurelien Tchouameni.

The Spanish side were confident of a speedy recovery for the Austrian centre-back, but unlike with Militao and Courtois, Alaba's cruciate fracture is not on the road to recovery, according to 'Relevo'.

Alaba has been back at the Valdebebas training complex since 15 July, but the recovery hasn't gone as expected. The La Liga side were expecting the Austrian to be back on the pitch, but that has not yet happened.

Given this situation, and after seeing Leny Yoro sign for Manchester United and both Nacho and Rafa Marin pack their bags, the option given by 'Relevo' is that of Mario Gila, who could return to Real Madrid for eight million euros.