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REAL MADRID STAR DEFENDER'S RECOVERY SLOWER THAN EXPECTED

Real Madrid face an anxious wait over defender Dean Huijsen's fitness for El Clásico against Barcelona. His calf injury recovery is slower than expected, adding to Los Blancos' defensive crisis.

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Dean Huijsen - Real Madrid / Jonathan Moscrop/GettyImages

With questions surrounding the availability of another of their centre-backs, Dean Huijsen, for this month's El Clásico, Real Madrid's injury problems, particularly in their backline, seem to be the norm.

On October 26 at Santiago Bernabeu, Los Blancos will play their bitter rivals, Barcelona, for the first time this season.

The forthcoming Clásico is more important for Los Blancos to win because Real Madrid was unable to win any of them during the season.

Ferland Mendy has only returned to training following a long-term injury, while Los Blancos head coach Xabi Alonso is already without Antonio Rudiger, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Dani Carvajal because of their individual muscular problems.

Since Huijsen sustained a microtear in his left soleus muscle during Real Madrid's match against Villarreal earlier this month, questions have also been raised about his fitness. The 20-year-old played full-time despite the discomfort.

Due to muscle weariness, Huijsen left Spain's national team training camp and started a rigorous rehabilitation program under Madrid's medical staff, according to Diario AS.

According to reports, Huijsen's recuperation has gone more slowly than anticipated, despite the fact that he was originally predicted to be out for 12 to 15 days, with a possible return occurring right before the Clasico.

In spite of the Clásico's importance, Real Madrid must exercise caution and patience about Hujisen's injury to avoid a setback that would prolong his absence from the pitch, given their defence's injury woes.

What will happen to Real Madrid and Dean Hujisen next?

According to reports, Hujisen has been working long hours at the training facility for his physiotherapy and gym activities, taking brief pauses to keep his mental health in check.

Whether the Spanish defender can fully recuperate and play against Barcelona is still up in the air.

Real Madrid will welcome Juventus at Santiago Bernabeu for their third Champions League match of the season on October 22 after playing Getafe in La Liga on Sunday at Coliseum Stadium.

DISCIPLINARY BLOW: MADRID PLAYER SUSPENDED POST EL CLáSICO TUSSLE

Real Madrid's backup keeper Andriy Lunin has been handed a one-game suspension by the RFEF for his aggressive conduct on the bench during the heated final moments of El Clásico. Real Madrid's appeal was rejected.

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El Clásico Scuffle - Photo Credit Getty Images

Los Blancos' goalie Andriy Lunin has been suspended for one game by the RFEF Disciplinary Committee for his involvement in the sideline dramas during the El Clásico's final moments. Although the cameras did not catch it, referee Soto Grado did record that he had sent the Ukrainian off.

According to Mundo Deportivo, the RFEF responded as follows when asked why Lunin received a red card.

The reason for Lunin, Andrii's expulsion in the 90th minute was that he had to be restrained by his teammates after he walked aggressively from his bench to the blonde bench.

The disciplinary committee of the RFEF


"When considered significant, those whose behaviour violates sporting order will be suspended for four to ten games or fined between 602 and 3,006 euros."

Because of Lunin's actions, which constituted a minor violation of the sporting order, he was suspended for one game. The ruling had been challenged by Real Madrid. However, the RFEF stayed steadfast, defending the referee's ruling and the evidence in the match report and on film.

Now, the backup goalie will not play against Valencia this weekend, where he is probably going to be benched. Fran Gonzalez and Sunico, both from the youth team, might be called up as the matchday squad's third choice, with Sergio Mestre serving as a backup.

No Barcelona players or any other Real Madrid players were slapped with bans following the two flash moments in the closing stages of the game. When Vinicius Jr. and Lamie Yamal argued, even players who were not on the team were spotted shoving on the side of the field. The RFEF, however, determined that nothing that came to pass would justify further prohibitions.

ARSENAL STAR DROPS CONFIDENT TITLE HINT AFTER STRONG OPENING

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is targeting a historic Premier League and World Cup double with England this season. The winger believes it's a "doable" feat as the Gunners lead the title race.

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Bukayo Saka - (Image: David Price/Arsenal FC)

According to Bukayo Saka, it is feasible for Arsenal and England to win both games this season. The season has started well for the Gunners under Mikel Arteta's leadership.

Arsenal leads the Premier League standings by four points at the moment and is starting to look like a title contender. Manchester City is only one point ahead of defending champions Liverpool, who are seven points behind.

Saka, however, is not only interested in winning at his club; he also hopes to succeed internationally. Manager Thomas Tuchel has stated that winning the trophy is his ambition for England, who have qualified for the World Cup in the USA next year.

Saka is optimistic about his club's and his nation's chances of winning. "Yeah, that is my prayer," he remarked in an interview with Sky Sports. It is possible, of course.

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