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Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio avoids serious injury after hospital scare
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Raúl Asencio is out of danger after a frightening collision with teammate Eduardo Camavinga during the match against Benfica.
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Positive results as medical tests conducted at the hospital ruled out serious injuries, allowing the youth graduate to be discharged this Thursday.
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Doubt for Monday because, although the center back is already resting at home, his participation against Getafe will depend on his daily progress and doctor approval.
Real Madrid’s young center back, Raúl Asencio, has provided a sigh of relief to the coaching staff and fans after confirming that his injury will not have serious after effects. The 23 year old defender had to be stretchered off and rushed to a hospital after accidentally colliding with Eduardo Camavinga while both were competing for an aerial ball. Fortunately, just two hours after the incident, it was reported that the player was conscious and speaking, which anticipated the good news that would follow the relevant tests.
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A message of reassurance from social media
Through his Instagram account, Asencio himself took charge of calming nerves that same night, thanking fans for their messages of support and confirming that it had all been just a “scare.” This Thursday morning, the player was discharged from the hospital after passing all the control tests conducted by medical services; although the club has not yet set an exact date for his return to training, the fact that he has not been ruled out for Monday’s match against Getafe is an extremely positive sign for Ancelotti’s tactical scheme.
Defensive options against Getafe
While Asencio is evaluated on a day to day basis, Real Madrid is preparing for its next league commitment with one eye on the infirmary. For now, Antonio Rüdiger and David Alaba are poised to be the starting center back pair, having finished the match against Benfica without complications. Furthermore, there is optimism regarding the return of Dean Huijsen, who could rejoin the group in time to face the “Azulones,” thus providing more depth to a defense that breathes easier after the recovery of its young prospect.
