Defensive Injury Concerns Grow as Tchouaméni Returns to Madrid

Asencio is expected to miss roughly four months after right-tibia stress-fracture surgery; a possible Copa del Rey return around December 16 remains ambitious. France confirmed Tchouaméni has a right-adductor injury, but a month-long absence and five missed matches remain projections. Madrid’s international-break schedule includes 15 players and long trips, adding workload to monitor; Militão’s reported 90 minutes against AEK do not confirm full readiness.