Real Madrid have been dealt yet another major setback, with young defender Dean Huijsen suffering a fresh muscle injury that will sideline him due to overload. The 19-year-old, who was being gradually integrated into the first-team dynamics this season, now joins an already-crowded injury list at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Huijsen’s setback comes at a delicate moment for Carlo Ancelotti, who is facing one of the most challenging defensive crises of his tenure. The Spanish giants are already without several key names, and the squad’s depth is being tested across competitions.
The current Real Madrid injury list includes:
Dean Huijsen
Thibaut Courtois
Eder Militão
Antonio Rüdiger
Mastantuono
David Alaba
Dani Carvajal
With both Militão and Alaba recovering from long-term ACL injuries, and Rüdiger also unavailable, Huijsen’s absence further complicates Madrid’s defensive rotation. Courtois remains sidelined as he continues his recovery, while Carvajal’s recurring muscular issues have forced Alonso to rely heavily on younger full-backs and makeshift defensive solutions.
