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Real Madrid’s Dean Huijsen Diagnosed With Left Soleus Injury, Withdraws From Spain Squad

The summer signing has emerged as a first-choice defender, making his short absence more consequential.

Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen

Overview

  • Spain confirmed Huijsen's withdrawal from World Cup qualifiers after tests, with Aymeric Laporte called up as his replacement.
  • Real Madrid's medical statement specified a muscle injury in the soleus of Huijsen's left leg.
  • Reporting from club-focused media indicates an expected 12–15 day layoff, projecting a miss for Getafe on October 19.
  • Those reports suggest potential availability for the Champions League match against Juventus on October 22 and the Clasico on October 26, though no firm return date is official.
  • Huijsen returned to Madrid for evaluation after arriving to Spain camp with muscle fatigue and has been a regular starter since joining from Bournemouth.