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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has explained the club's lack of transfer activity in January, despite his squad being depleted due to injuries
Real Madrid were quiet during the January transfer market, not making a single signing despite losing some crucial players to various knocks and fatigue.
Ancelotti defends quiet window
The fan clamour for reinforcements fell on deaf ears as the club remained inactive in the winter market and weren't really linked with any big names.
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The tightening of purse strings at this particular moment is questionable considering the busy schedule ahead. They only have one fit senior right-back, and are struggling for depth in central midfield.
Los Blancos also face a five-point deficit in the Liga title race and have a tricky Champions League round of 16 tie with Liverpool coming next month.
Despite the quiet window, Ancelotti emphasized his faith in his squad, telling reporters: "We didn’t dip into the winter market because we didn’t need to. If you plan your squad well in summer then you don’t need to use the winter market. When you sign in January it means something has happened, which could be an injury, but we’re fine."
Ancelotti also criticised the intense schedule in the coming months:
"This club doesn’t take any matches off and we try to win every competition," he said. "But, the schedule is too much and there is a limit."
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Big picture for Real Madrid
Real Madrid's transfer priority in the next six months is reportedly Borussia Dortmund and England midfielder Jude Bellingham.
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The 19-year-old is the biggest name on the market this year, and a handful of European clubs are set to battle for his signature. Dortmund will command a fee far north of more than €100m for Bellingham, with Real thought to be leading the race for his services.
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