Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen has departed the Spain national team camp due too a muscle issue, the club confirmed. The 19-year-old will return to Valdebebas for further evaluation, with scans expected to determine the extent of the injury and recovery timeline.
Huijsen’s withdrawal comes alongside the early return of forward Kylian Mbappé and midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, both experiencing discomfort during the international break. Mbappé experienced renewed discomfort after completing a match, prompting a joint decision with the French Football Federation (FFF) to send him back to Madrid for testing. The FFF emphasized the decision was precautionary, with no indication of a serious injury, but Madrid prioritized immediate evaluation to prevent aggravation given a demanding schedule.
Camavinga had not trained all week due to left-hamstring discomfort. With no advancement and Khephren Thuram already added as cover, he was deemed unfit for both fixtures and was released back to Spain. Madrid anticipates Camavinga will recover in time for the La Liga match against Elche on November 23.
Both Mbappé and Camavinga are projected to be available after the break, but their simultaneous withdrawals highlight the physical strain on Madrid’s key players.
madrid will resume their season against Elche on November 23, followed by a Champions League match against Olympiacos on November 26 and a top-of-the-table meeting with Girona on November 30. Manager Xabi Alonso will await the results of Huijsen’s scans to determine whether he faces a short rest period or a longer recovery, similar to an issue in October. Alonso may again rely on Militao and asencio if Huijsen is unavailable, while midfield rotation will depend on camavinga’s fitness.
