Real Madrid Are Hunting For Casemiro's Backing

JAKARTA - This season, Casemiro has played 3,120 minutes for Real Madrid, spanning 35 matches in all competitions. At first glance it looks extraordinary. However, this reliance on the Brazilian is not a good thing for Los Blancos.

Therefore, it is necessary for Real Madrid to find a replacement so that Casemiro can rest. The 28-year-old is a vital player for Zinedine Zidane, where when he is not played, Los Merengues often falter.

But one of the biggest problems for the France coach is that he doesn't have any other player with the same qualities as Casemiro. Zidane has tried Fede Valverde in taking on the Casemiro midfielder role in several matches, but it is clear that the Uruguayan is uncomfortable in the position as he is a little further forward.

Something also happened when Toni Kroos was playing there. The German has no problems getting the ball in and starting to move but has often lacked tactical discipline in his role.

Real Madrid are aware they should consider bringing in a player to cover Casemiro or should look to their youth academy. In Castilla, Los Blancos have two players who play in the defensive midfield role, but only one has the same qualities as Casemiro: Antonio Blanco.

19-year-old - he's strong defensively, good with the ball and absolutely fantastic in terms of his tactical understanding, but it might be too risky to promote him to the first team at this stage. For that reason, Real Madrid may be looking for a younger but more experienced player. Who is he?

He is the 17 year old prodigy Eduardo Camavinga from Rennes. Camavinga has played 36 games for Rennes' first team. At a time when Los Merengues will undoubtedly be weighing a range of options, Camavinga is a player who can not only help cover Casemiro but may be even better than the Brazil international.