(Football news) Real Madrid are currently in a very difficult period and things are about to get worse as Karim Benzema has picked up another injury. They are 9 points behind in the league and are winless in the last 3 games during which they have scored only 1 goal. A trophyless season is looking more and more likely for Real Madrid. Carlo Ancelotti’s future is already being questioned and if he doesn’t win anything then it is likely that he will be sacked. The squad needs reinforcements in some areas which will have to be prioritized. 

On top of that Karim Benzema, Toni Kroos, Marco Asensio, Dani Ceballos, Luka Modric, Nacho and Mariano are all out of contract at the end of the season and none of their renewal news are concrete at the moment. It is unlikely that all of them will end up staying at Real Madrid. About 6 months ago Karim Benzema’s renewal seemed like a matter of time but now there are doubts. This season, the Frenchman has been plagued with injuries. The latest injury will rule him out for the game against Espanyol and possibly the return leg against Liverpool.

Karim Benzema’s consistent injuries may affect his renewal offer but Real Madrid may still want to keep him. However the troubles are likely to force Real Madrid into signing a striker. Endrick isn’t going to come till 2024 and Alvaro Rodriguez is still very raw. Dusan Vlahovic is one of the names that has been linked with Los Blancos. Following PSG’s exit from the UCL, Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid may once again be on. Jude Bellingham is one player who is on the radar of Real Madrid but isn’t someone who is a necessity at this moment in time, especially if Kroos and Modric end up staying.

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