Real Madrid defender set to miss Osasuna clash due to calf issue – report | OneFootball

Just when Real Madrid’s defensive injury problems seemed to be easing up, they have been dealt with a fresh concern.

Indeed, according to journalist Ruben Martin of AS, Dean Huijsen did not train with the rest of the team today and is set to miss the game against Osasuna.

As per the report, the 20-year-old centre-back is dealing with a calf problem that had already caused him some issues in the past.

At this point it is unclear if there is a serious injury. But appears to be clear is that the Spanish international will miss tomorrow’s La Liga encounter against Osasuna at El Sadar.

This comes as a blow for Alvaro Arbeloa, who was finally close to having a near full-strength squad at his disposal.

Out with a calf problem. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

So far this term, the €58 million summer signing from AFC Bournemouth has made 27 appearances for Real Madrid in all competitions, even chipping in with one goal and two assists.

Huijsen’s form had been on the decline in recent weeks, though, with the Spaniard not looking as sharp as he had upon arriving.

He now joins Jude Bellingham, Eder Militao, and Rodrygo Goes out on the sidelines, with the Brazilian still not recovering from his minor hamstring issue.

With Huijsen set to miss out, Antonio Rudiger appears primed to start his third game in a row since returning from injury.

The veteran German is likely to be partnered up with Raul Asencio, who will be back in the squad after missing the Benfica clash on Tuesday due to suspension.