Madridistas, while our focus is geared toward securing all three points against Deportivo Alaves this Tuesday, some alarming off-pitch news has emerged regarding one of our own.
Reports began circulating earlier this week that centre-back Raúl Asencio had suffered a severe health scare, allegedly losing up to six kilograms in just two days. Real Madrid has now released an official medical report to clarify the situation, confirming the diagnosis and bringing some much-needed relief to the fanbase.
The Official Medical Update
The rumors of a hospital stint were indeed true, but thankfully, the worst appears to be over. The club confirmed that Asencio was dealing with a severe stomach infection but has since been discharged and is recovering in his own bed.
“Following tests carried out on our player Raúl Asencio by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with bacterial enterocolitis. Asencio is currently at home receiving treatment. His progress will be monitored.” — Real Madrid Official Statement
Key Takeaways on Asencio’s Condition:
- The Diagnosis: Bacterial enterocolitis (a severe inflammation of the digestive tract).
- The Scare: Unofficial reports noted a drastic six-kilogram weight loss in 48 hours, prompting the initial hospital visit to identify the root cause.
- Current Status: He is officially out of the hospital and resting at home under the supervision of the club’s medical staff.
Ruled Out for Deportivo Alaves
Given the physical toll of losing that much weight and battling a bacterial infection, Asencio will undoubtedly need time to rebuild his strength and match fitness. As expected, he is completely ruled out for Tuesday’s La Liga fixture against Alaves.
Manager Alvaro Arbeloa will be hoping for a speedy recovery, but the club will take a highly cautious approach to integrating him back into high-intensity training.
The Silver Lining in Defense
From a purely tactical perspective, Asencio’s absence comes at a time when our defensive depth is looking much healthier than it was earlier in the campaign.
While the young Spaniard has seen his prominence drop slightly over the last month, Arbeloa has excellent coverage available. The timely return of Éder Militão from his long-term injury, coupled with the absolute brick-wall form of Antonio Rüdiger, means our backline remains incredibly formidable heading into the Alaves clash.
Health always comes first. The entire RMxtra community wishes Raúl a swift and smooth recovery.