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Real Madrid's Raul Asencio suffers leg injury & is set to miss start of season

Raul Asencio following Real Madrid's Super Cup defeat in January
Raul Asencio following Real Madrid's Super Cup defeat in JanuaryREUTERS / Vincent West

Real Madrid centre ⁠back Raul Asencio has suffered ‌a leg muscle injury, ‌the club ‌said on Thursday, ‌with Spanish media reporting ‌the 23-year-old may face several ‌weeks on the ⁠sidelines.

"He ‌has been diagnosed with ​a muscle injury in ​his right leg. Awaiting progress," Real ⁠said ​in a statement.

Asencio made 23 LaLiga appearances for Real ‌last season as he dealt with multiple injuries, including a head knock in February followed by calf problems.

Media reports have ‌linked him with ​a move away ‌from Real amid interest from several Premier League clubs.

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