New Real Madrid coach faces challenge of clarifying role for promising young central defender Jesús Vallejo

Among the many tasks that the new Real Madrid coach, Julen Lopetegui, still has ahead of him, one is to clarify the role he will give to one of the great promises of Concha Espina, the young Aragonese central defender Jesús Vallejo (21 years old).

If we consider the fact that the coach always had him in his sights when he was still in charge of the Spanish national team, and even resorted to his services during the preparation phase for the World Cup in Russia, it seems logical to think that the 2018-2019 season could become a springboard for the player.

However, Vallejo will have to work hard to earn a starting position, as the duo Sergio Ramos-Raphaël Varane seems to be fully established. In addition, the versatile Nacho also appears to be a tough nut to crack in the battle to be the first replacement for this pair.

If, after these early stages of the preseason, the player and the club believe that it is best to seek a way out, even if temporary, the defender's new destination could be found in Germany. According to Sport Bild, after securing the services of Ghanaian Kasim Adams Nuhu, TSG Hoffenheim would be delighted to complete the renovation of its defense with Vallejo, who has already shone in the past with Eintracht Frankfurt.