Real Madrid defender Asencio to undergo shin surgery
MADRID, Sept 30 : Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio will undergo surgery on a stress fracture in his right shin, the Spanish club said on Wednesday.The surgery will take place on Thursday. Spanish media reported that his recovery time will be between two and four months if the operation goes as planned.
Soccer Football - Spanish Super Cup - Final - FC Barcelona v Real Madrid - King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - January 12, 2026 Real Madrid's Raul Asencio looks dejected after losing the Spanish Super Cup final REUTERS/Vincent West
MADRID, Sept 30 : Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio will undergo surgery on a stress fracture in his right shin, the Spanish club said on Wednesday.
The surgery will take place on Thursday. Spanish media reported that his recovery time will be between two and four months if the operation goes as planned.
Asencio, 23, has been battling injury since the start of the season, and was not included in Real's match-day squads for their first five games.
He made 34 appearances for Real last season, but lost his starting place in the last three months of the campaign.
New signing Ibrahima Konate and Dean Huijsen have been coach Jose Mourinho's regular central defenders this season, and he can also call on German Antonio Rudiger. Eder Militao continues to recover from the hamstring surgery that has kept him sidelined since April.
A single handpicked story that we think you shouldn't miss. Just one a day.
Get our pick of top stories and thought-provoking articles in your inbox
Stay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best stories
Join our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat app