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 Bernab\u00e9u.<\/p>\n
Huijsen\u2019s 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\u2019s depth is being tested across competitions.<\/p>\n
The current Real Madrid injury list includes:<\/p>\n
Dean Huijsen<\/p>\n
Thibaut Courtois<\/p>\n
Eder Milit\u00e3o<\/p>\n
Antonio R\u00fcdiger<\/p>\n
Mastantuono<\/p>\n
David Alaba<\/p>\n
Dani Carvajal<\/p>\n
With both Milit\u00e3o and Alaba recovering from long-term ACL injuries, and R\u00fcdiger also unavailable, Huijsen\u2019s absence further complicates Madrid\u2019s defensive rotation. Courtois remains sidelined as he continues his recovery, while Carvajal\u2019s recurring muscular issues have forced Alonso to rely heavily on younger full-backs and makeshift defensive solutions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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