Huijsen Joins the Lineup for El Clásico
Real Madrid’s defender Dean Huijsen is set to participate in the highly anticipated El Clásico match against FC Barcelona. The fixture will take place on Sunday at 16:15 at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Huijsen missed the previous match against Juventus due to precautionary reasons after suffering an injury during the national team break.
Recovery and Readiness for El Clásico
Huijsen faced a significant overload in his left calf, resulting in a minor muscle tear. The estimated recovery time was approximately 12 to 15 days. Despite initial concerns regarding his absence from training, recent sessions have assured his availability for the upcoming match.
Importance of Huijsen to Real Madrid
His presence in the lineup is crucial for the team, particularly for their defensive strategy and ball progression. Under coach Xabi Alonso, Huijsen has been a key player, starting in all nine matches he has been available. He played the full 90 minutes in seven of those encounters, recently being substituted in the 89th minute in another match and receiving a red card after thirty minutes in a different game.
Other Team Updates
- Raúl Asencio is also available for selection after experiencing cramps against Juventus.
- Confirmed absences for Real Madrid include Antonio Rüdiger and David Alaba.
Coach Xabi Alonso refrained from specifying details about Huijsen’s readiness after the Juventus game, promising to provide updates closer to the match. The team’s fans await the confirmed lineup for this iconic clash against Barcelona.
