Key Real Madrid star is dealing with an ‘ongoing injury problem’ | OneFootball

A leading member of the defensive ranks at La Liga giants Real Madrid is being forced to deal with an ongoing fitness problem.

That’s according to The Athletic’s Mario Cortegana, who points towards Antonio Rüdiger as the player in question.

Stopper Rüdiger has for his part continued to play a starring role for Carlo Ancelotti’s Real across the season to date.

Amid a personnel crisis at the heart of Los Blancos’ backline, the German international has been the one constant, developing into something of a leader in Spain’s capital in the process.

In turn, it will no doubt mark a source of concern for those of a Real Madrid persuasion to learn that Rüdiger, in fact, is dealing with injury woes of his own.

As per a report from The Athletic, youngster Raúl Asencio is expected to enjoy an uptick in playing time over the weeks and months ahead.

And a key factor in as much is confirmed to be ‘ongoing knee problems being suffered by Antonio Rüdiger’.

Conor Laird – GSFN