Raul Asencio may start for Real Madrid amid defensive injuries
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 12:35 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Raul Asencio could earn a starting position for Real Madrid as they face Villarreal. The team is experiencing a defensive crisis with Eder Militao injured and Dean Huijsen suspended after a red card. Asencio, who rejected offers from Chelsea, Liverpool, and a Turkish club, is poised to take advantage of the situation. His commitment has been questioned due to personal issues, but the current injuries may grant him an opportunity to prove himself under coach Jose Mourinho. Ibrahima Konate's recent injury also compounds the situation for the team's defense.
- •Raul Asencio might start against Villarreal on injury crisis.
- •Eder Militao injured, Dean Huijsen suspended for next match.
- •Asencio rejected multiple transfer offers to remain with Real Madrid.
- •Ibrahima Konate's injury adds to the defensive woes.
- 12:35 PMYahoo Sports — Raul Asencio set for Real Madrid chance as defensive crisis hits Jose Mourinho
"Real Madrid currently have five center-backs in their first team squad. They brought in Ibrahima Konate, who has already established himself as a fixed starter for Jose Mourinho, during the summer, si...
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