Real Madrid Defender Raúl Asensio Hospitalized After Losing 6 Kilograms

Real Madrid defender Raúl Asensio was admitted to the hospital on Saturday for urgent medical examinations following a deterioration in his health. He is suffering from acute gastroenteritis, which has officially ruled him out of the squad for Tuesday's match against Deportivo Alavés. This development comes after several days of health issues that prevented the player from joining the Royal Club's recent trip.

The illness caused the young defender to lose approximately 6 kilograms of weight after experiencing continuous bouts of vomiting for several days. This prevented him from participating in team training or traveling to Munich with his teammates. Spanish media reports from Cadena COPE indicate that Asensio might remain under medical observation in the hospital for an additional period to monitor his body's response to treatment and ensure his condition stabilizes before he is discharged.

This is the fourth time the 23-year-old player has been absent from Real Madrid's squad this season due to a viral infection or digestive issues. He previously missed the match in Montilivi in late November for the same reason. The club's medical staff is currently working to identify the underlying causes of these recurring gastrointestinal problems, which are now threatening the player's continuity in the team during the second half of the season.