Real Madrid concerns mount as key defender a doubt for Sevilla clash with discomfort | OneFootball

The past couple of weeks have been nothing short of disastrous for Real Madrid.

From losing the Clasico to Barcelona after taking a two-goal lead and then seeing their rivals win La Liga, and on top of that, losing a host of players to injury, the Merengues have been through the wringer.

The issues, though, do not seem to be easing up any time soon for Real Madrid as another player has now emerged as a doubt for Sunday’s La Liga clash vs Sevilla.

Raul Asencio could miss Sevilla clash

Indeed, according to AS, Raul Asencio’s availability for the trip to Andalusia to face Sevilla this weekend is a major doubt as he is dealing with muscle overload.

The 22-year-old La Fabrica defender has established himself as a key player for Carlo Ancelotti in what has been a breakthrough season for him, capitalising on the injury-enforced absence of players like Eder Militao and David Alaba.

Asencio a doubt for the trip to Sevilla. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Asencio has racked up 41 senior appearances across all competitions in his debut season, even chipping in with two assists.

With no Alaba, Militao, and Antonio Rudiger, he was certain of starting against Sevilla but his availability is now under doubt due to the overload as a result of which he did not train today.

The relief for Ancelotti is that Aurelien Tchouameni will be back after serving his one-match suspension and could slot in as the centre-back alongside the hero from the Mallorca game – Jacobo Ramon.

Meanwhile, the report also states that Andriy Lunin is expected to be available having recovered from his hand problem.

But the likes of Vinicius Jr., Rodrygo, Lucas Vazquez, Brahim Diaz, Dani Carvajal, Ferland Mendy and Eduardo Camavinga remain unavailable.