Real Madrid take on Athletic Bilbao at San Mamés tomorrow night, looking to get back on winning ways after three consecutive games without a win.
Xavi Alonso received mixed news on the health front on the eve of the game, with one player set to return but another key star unlikely to return.
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Asensio returns but Huizen misses
In fact, according to COPE’s Miguel Angel Diaz, Real Madrid will have Raul Asensio back against Athletic Bilbao, but Dean Huyson is unlikely to return in time.
Asensio missed last weekend’s game against Girona as he recovers from gastroenteritis.
The defender took part in some group training on Monday and appears to be included in the squad for the trip to the Basque Country.
Huyson withdrew from the Athletic Club competition. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
As for Huizen, the Spanish defensive prodigy has missed the past two games after feeling unwell in the draw against Elche.
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The 20-year-old ace has become a key player for Xavi Alonso so far and has yet to resume training with the team.
Therefore, the thought is that he will not be able to return in time for Wednesday’s game against Athletic Club.
In addition to Huizen, Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal and veteran defender David Alaba will also be absent, both of whom are also recovering from fitness issues.
Real Madrid welcomed back Eder Militao and Antonio Rudiger from injury against Girona, and both were named in the starting lineup. With Asensio now available, it will be interesting to see who Alonso chooses to defend Athletic Club with.
