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#4 Thomas Meunier
After the departure of Danilo to Manchester City, Real Madrid needed a backup for Dani Carvajal. Carvajal has been sensational for the defending La Liga champions in the right-back position. He has been solid in defence and has also contributed to the team's attacking play. However, every player can face injuries or bad patches and Carvajal is no different.
Thus, there is a definite need of a right-back in the Real Madrid squad. The Los Blancos have a highly talented Achraf Hakimi in their squad, but he is just 19 years old and he needs some time to settle down at the Bernabeu.
Meunier can be the perfect man Real Madrid needs as he is solid in defence. Add to that his crisp passing abilities and quick overlaps down the right wing. He has already scored 3 goals in his 8 appearances this season which is quite good, considering he is a right-back. The Belgian international makes 2.1 tackles and 1.4 interceptions per game which is pretty decent when comparing to Carvajal's stats of 2.6 tackles and 2.2 interceptions per game.
Meunier has made just 8 league starts this season. Dani Alves has been the first choice of Unai Emery in the right back position and it will be difficult for the young Belgian to solidify his position in the playing eleven ahead of Alves. Meunier may be looking for a move away from Parc des Princes for getting more time on the pitch as the World Cup is knocking on the door.
However, the may even reject a move to Real Madrid for the same reason as Carvajal will surely be the first choice of Zidane and he has to play second fiddle behind the Spaniard.
