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Real Madrid defender undergoes successful surgery, could be out for four months
Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio has successfully undergone surgery performed by renowned traumatologist Manuel Leyes at the Olympia Centre in Madrid.
The defender underwent an operation to correct a stress fracture in the right tibia, an injury he had been carrying since January.
Following another setback earlier this week, surgery became necessary, with the club announcing that it has been successful, in an official statement.
“Our player Raúl Asencio underwent successful surgery today, performed by Dr. Manuel Leyes, to repair a stress fracture in his right tibia. The operation was supervised by the Real Madrid Medical Services,” the statement read.
“Asencio will begin his recovery process in the coming days.”
Now that the procedure has been completed successfully, according to MARCA, Asencio faces a recovery period of around four months.
His difficult start to the season
Asencio had been one of the few defenders available to Jose Mourinho during the international break. However, he had yet to make his competitive debut for Real Madrid this season.
Having started the pre-season under the new manager, he suffered a muscular injury to the rectus femoris in his right leg in late July, which kept him out of the squad until 12 September, when he returned for the match against Rayo Vallecano.
He subsequently remained on the bench for Real Madrid’s last three matches without making an appearance. He will now begin a lengthy rehabilitation process.
The trigger for surgery
A new episode of pain in the affected area of his right tibia was the decisive factor behind the decision to operate.
Surgery had already been under consideration since the end of last season. The plan was to use the summer break to allow Asencio to undergo the lengthy recovery process and finally resolve an injury that had been troubling him for months.
But, the defender persisted with conservative treament. However, with it not having the desired impact, it was decided that the Real Madrid academy graduate would go under the knife.
The operation was completed successfully today, and the defender now faces around four months away from competitive football.
As such, he is unlikely to play football again in 2026 and is only expected to return to action in the new year. The focus will now be on fully recovering and recuperating without risking any setbacks.
Real Madrid youngster Endrick continues to attract interest from several clubs ahead of another potential loan move in the upcoming January transfer window.
The latest side considering a move for the Brazilian forward is Aston Villa.
Indeed, according to reports relayed by Bernabeu Digital, the Premier League club are interested in signing the Real Madrid striker on loan in January.
No minutes for Endrick
Endrick has had very limited opportunities under Jose Mourinho this season. Across Real Madrid’s nine matches in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, the Brazilian has played just four minutes, coming on in the 86th minute against Elche.
Such limited playing time has left the young forward struggling to gain the minutes and experience needed to develop his talent at Real Madrid.
As such, another loan move, like last January when he left for Olympique Lyon, could offer him a chance to play more regularly and continue his progression.
Aston Villa, managed by Unai Emery, have now emerged as an interested party to acquire the Brazilian international’s services on loan for the second half of the season.
AC Milan also interested in Endrick
Howver, Aston Villa are not the only club monitoring Endrick’s situation. AC Milan have also renewed their interest in the Brazilian forward.
The Rossoneri already held an interest in the 20-year-old forward during the summer transfer window and are knocking on the doors once again now.
In fact, some reports in Italy even go on to suggest that the youngster is ready to pounce on the opportunity to sign for the Serie A giants.
For now, however, there have been no concrete developments or formal approaches from any interested club.
Real Madrid are understood to be open to allowing Endrick to leave on loan, but they are not considering a permanent sale as they still have a lot of faith in the promising attacker whom they signed from Palmeiras.
With Aston Villa and AC Milan both interested, the coming months could prove important in determining where the young Brazilian will continue his development.
