Real Madrid have officially confirmed that Dean Huijsen has sustained a muscle injury to the soleus in his left leg, according to today’s medical report from the club. The announcement states that further updates will follow, but it marks a setback for the promising young defender.
The diagnosis came after Huijsen exited Spain’s national team camp early, having reported discomfort and failing to train with the squad. The Royal Spanish Football Federation had already confirmed his withdrawal. While earlier reports only cited a generic “muscle injury,” the club’s medical update clarifies it is specifically the soleus muscle.
Inside sources at Madrid suggest that the club’s medical staff are treating it as a relatively minor issue, estimating that Huijsen could miss up to two weeks. Such a timeline would see him sit out the immediate fixture against Getafe but leave open the possibility of returning in time for El Clásico.
That said, caution is expected: Madrid prefer to fully assess his recovery before reintegrating him, particularly given the high stakes of matches like El Clásico. Some external outlets echo doubts about whether he will be rushed back earlier than ideal.
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Huijsen’s absence adds to mounting defensive concerns at the club. Madrid already confront a congested injury list, and his availability will be missed, particularly for younger cover or rotation depth.
If all goes well with the rehab process, the timeline conclusion is optimistic: he could rejoin the squad ahead of their marquee matches, providing reinforcements at a critical moment. But as always in football, muscle strains are fickle — and for Huijsen, even a minor misstep could delay his return further.