Real Madrid was already in the spotlight ahead of their vital UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg against Bayern Munich, but one unexpected omission had become the main talking point: Raul Asencio’s absence.
Finally, the situation has become clear.
When the squad list was officially announced, the majority of the selections were clear.
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However, Asencio’s absence was instantly noticeable, particularly given his recent involvement.
The 23-year-old started and played the whole 90 minutes of Real Madrid’s recent league match against Girona, which finished in a 1-1 tie.
There were no prior indicators of injury, and no formal medical update from the club to explain his absence.
That lack of clarity fueled suspicion, especially in light of recent reports indicating a rift between the player and manager Alvaro Arbeloa.
The scenario apparently deteriorated to the point where Asencio delivered a public apology in front of his teammates, prompting concerns about his status on the club.
Why is Asencio absent?
However, journalist Guillermo Rai has recently offered a more plausible reason.
According to the journalist, Asencio’s absence is not due to disciplinary action or internal disagreement, but rather to an unexpected health condition.
The defender has apparently been feeling dizziness in recent hours, forcing the decision to keep him out of the travelling team.
Within the club, there is also speculation that the symptoms are related to gastroenteritis, a condition that would obviously put him out of such a demanding match.
While the answer provides some clarification, the timing of the issue surely adds gasoline to the rumors.
Given the recent friction between the player and management, many assumed the removal was due to off-field matters.
Instead, it looks to be an unfortunate coincidence, occurring at the worst possible time for both the player and the club.
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