🚑 Raúl Asencio, in hospital: out for Real Madrid-AlavésThe Real Madrid infirmary has an unexpected new concern that goes beyond muscle injuries. Raúl Asencio, the young center-back who had established himself in the first team, is currently hospitalized to undergo various medical tests. As reported by Miguel Ángel Díaz on Cadena COPE, the academy graduate’s situation is delicate due to the physical toll he has suffered.

In just two weeks, the player has lost six kilos in weight, an alarming figure for an elite athlete who requires a gradual recovery supervised by specialists.This severe gastroenteritis will rule the defender out of the next league match. Real Madrid face Deportivo Alavés this Tuesday, and Álvaro Arbeloa will not be able to count on one of his backup options in defense.The club’s medical staff prefer to remain cautious until the test results determine the exact cause of the problem. For now, the absolute priority is for the player to regain his optimal physical condition and stop the loss of muscle mass before returning to training at Valdebebas.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.