Overview
- Real Madrid announced on July 30 that Raul Asencio has a muscular injury to the rectus femoris in his right leg and his condition is under review.
- Medical reports and Spanish outlets estimate a four‑to‑six week layoff, which would probably keep Asencio unavailable to complete a summer move before the window closes.
- The 23‑year‑old had been told last week he was not in Jose Mourinho’s plans and the club had been seeking a sale or loan to free squad space and funds.
- Mourinho now faces a thin centre‑back pool with several first‑team defenders still unavailable, increasing pressure on the club to prioritise a high‑quality defensive signing such as Inter’s Alessandro Bastoni.
- If Asencio cannot leave this month the club may delay his transfer until later in the season and rely on academy players for early preseason, a choice that will shape roster moves and Mourinho’s selection options in August.