Real Madrid defender undergoes successful surgery, could be out for four months

Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio recently underwent successful surgery to address a stress fracture in his right tibia, an injury he had been dealing with since January. The procedure, performed by experienced traumatologist Manuel Leyes at the Olympia Centre in Madrid, was necessary following a resurgence of pain in the same area.

Club officials announced the news on Wednesday, revealing that Asencio is expected to be out of action for approximately four months, potentially sidelining him until the following year. Asencio, who began the season as one of the few defenders available to Jose Mourinho, had not yet made his competitive debut for Real Madrid this season.

Earlier this pre-season, he suffered a muscular injury to his right rectus femoris, sidelining him until September. Despite initial conservative treatment, the defender's recovery slowed, leading to surgical intervention. The surgery was deemed necessary to give Asencio a chance to fully recover from the injury that had plagued him for months.