A blow to the Whites' defense! Real Madrid's young talent sidelined for an extended period after surgery

The injury list at the Madrid giants continues to grow, with key members of the defensive line joining the sidelines.

Details: According to the authoritative Spanish outlet Marca, 23-year-old Real Madrid center-back Raúl Asencio will soon undergo surgery on his right leg due to persistent pain in the area of the tibia.

According to the source, the Whites' medical staff decided to proceed with surgery in order to finally eliminate the chronic discomfort that had prevented the footballer from performing at his best. The full recovery and subsequent rehabilitation process is expected to take between two and three months.

The forced loss of the club academy graduate will create additional selection headaches for Madrid boss José Mourinho amid a packed autumn schedule in La Liga and European competition. Last summer, the Spaniard rejected lucrative offers from Liverpool and Chelsea in order to remain at the Madrid club, but he will now not return to the pitch before winter.

It is worth noting that the 23-year-old defender's current contract with Real Madrid runs until the summer of 2029, while the respected statistical portal Transfermarkt values the player's transfer fee at €20 million.

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