
Real Madrid Defender Asensio Ruled Out Against Alavés Due to Stomach Virus
Real Madrid have confirmed that defender Asensio will miss the upcoming clash against Deportivo Alavés, scheduled for Tuesday at the Santiago Bernabéu. The player did not participate in Sunday's training session, with his absence attributed to a stomach virus that has kept him at home recovering, thus ruling him out of contention for the next La Liga fixture.
Following their return from Munich, Germany, the club's training session on Sunday commenced with the usual "rondo" drills. This came after the team's elimination from continental competition, a trip that did not result in any new physical injuries to the squad. Medical staff are currently monitoring the young defender's health to ensure his swift return to action, especially given that Asensio is considered one of the talents who progressed through the Royal Club's academy.
Real Madrid also clarified that Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and Brazilian forward Rodrygo will continue to be absent from the upcoming Alavés match. Their names are added to the list of players who will not participate in the fixture at the team's home ground, as the rest of the squad continues their pitch preparations ahead of the game.