Raúl Asencio faces key decision: Real Madrid weigh up surgery | OneFootball

The center-back continues to suffer from discomfort in his right shin that he has been dealing with for months, and this Wednesday it will be decided at Valdebebas whether he will continue with conservative treatment or undergo surgery.

Raúl Asencio is facing a decision that could shape a large part of his season. The Real Madrid defender is still suffering from pain in the shin of his right leg, a problem he has been carrying for several months and that still has not gone away.

The situation will be analyzed this Wednesday at Valdebebas, where the player, the coaching staff, and Real Madrid’s medical team will hold a meeting to determine the next step. The options are to keep trying to solve the issue through conservative treatment or opt for surgery.

Surgery could keep him out until 2027

According to information from Marca confirmed by AS, the possibility of Asencio undergoing surgery has gained momentum and could be decided in the coming hours.

The player had initially intended to wait until Christmas to see whether his recovery would allow him to avoid an operation. However, the discomfort in his shin has persisted since practically the start of the year.

If surgery is ultimately chosen, the recovery period could last up to three months, which would mean Asencio might not play another official match until 2027.

An absence that would further complicate Madrid’s defense

Asencio’s possible absence would come at a delicate moment for Los Blancos. José Mourinho currently has Éder Militão, Antonio Rüdiger, Dean Huijsen and Antonio Rüdiger, although the physical management of some of them forces the coaching staff to exercise extreme caution.

In addition, Huijsen will have to serve a suspension in the next match against Villarreal, while Militão is still continuing his recovery process after a long-term injury.

His return will provide an additional option for Mou, but until then, a possible long-term absence for Asencio would further reduce the options available in central defense.

Asencio has still not made his debut this season

From a sporting perspective, the center-back has also not played a prominent role at the start of the campaign. He has not yet played a single minute in official competition, although part of his absence is explained by a suspension he was carrying.

Mourinho has highlighted his work in training on different occasions and has continued to include him in matchday squads despite his physical problems.

Now, Asencio will have to weigh all of those factors before making a decision that could keep him away from the pitch for several months.

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