Overview
- Real Madrid issued an official statement saying Raúl Asencio will have surgery imminently to treat a stress fracture in his right shin.
- Spanish outlet Marca reports the recovery could take two to four months and would likely keep Asencio out until roughly the start of the calendar year.
- Asencio cut training short after recurring pain in the injured area, ending the club's summer attempt to manage the problem without an operation.
- His impending absence removes a defensive option while the club is already short-handed because of other injuries and suspensions to players such as Dean Huijsen, Ibrahima Konaté and Éder Militão.
- Surgery had been considered since the end of last season and the exact return date will depend on the operation and rehabilitation, so Real Madrid will monitor progress and give updates on his recovery timeline.