The center-back that Ancelotti has up his sleeve

Apuesta a este partido aquí

La Liga

1 X 2

Real Madrid Real Sociedad

16/08/26 17:00:00

1.44 4.33 7.00

 PUBLICIDAD

Cuotas validas al publicarse, sujetas a cambios. Regístrese en bet365, ingrese 5€ o más en su cuenta y conseguirá un 100% de su ingreso válido en créditos de apuesta (hasta 100€). Solo para clientes nuevos. Se aplican las condiciones. Las ganancias no incluyen el importe de los créditos de apuesta. Se aplican premios máximos, restricciones de juego, límites de tiempo y condiciones. Es necesario registrarse.

In a matter of hours, Real Madrid has lost two of its central defenders to injury: Éder Militao and Jacobo Ramón, adding to a long list of absences in the squad that seem to have been caused by the "FIFA virus." Faced with this situation, Carlo Ancelotti is seeking immediate solutions, and Raúl Asencio is emerging as the top candidate to reinforce Madrid's defense. At 21 years old, Asencio, who has been a key player for Real Madrid Castilla, could have the opportunity to make his debut with the first team in the upcoming match against Real Sociedad at Anoeta.

Ancelotti has closely followed Asencio's development for quite some time. The young defender was part of the team's preseason tour in the United States and left a great impression on the coaching staff. During that trip, he even made his debut in a friendly against Milan, a moment that fulfilled one of his dreams. Since then, Ancelotti has mentioned his name on several occasions, highlighting his potential and anticipating that he would train with the first team until David Alaba recovers from his injury.

Asencio, a Precocious Leader

Asencio, who is not particularly tall for a central defender (1.84 m), stands out for his ball skills, good long passing ability, and his capacity to lead from the backline. Despite his height, he is strong in aerial play and compensates with his jumping power. His speed and ball-carrying security also make him an attractive option for build-up play, especially on the right side. It is not surprising that teams like Girona, at the request of Míchel, or Las Palmas, have shown interest in signing him this summer, although Real Madrid decided to keep him in their ranks.

Since joining Real Madrid in 2017, Asencio has been considered one of the leaders of his generation, with a promising future. His contract extends until 2026, ensuring that the club has room to continue his development. In the short term, the absence of Militao and other defenders opens the door for the Canary Islands native to have his first official call-up to the first team. It would be a significant milestone in his career, after a past season where he was close to being called up but couldn't travel due to a legal controversy.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El central que Ancelotti guarda en la recámara