The emergence of Raúl Asencio is reshuffling the cards at the central defender position at Real Madrid. Dubbed by Rüdiger, the 22-year-old impresses everyone.
On November 9, the alarm bells were sounded in Madrid after Militao suffered a knee injury. Ancelotti was then left without a central defender, with Alaba, Tchouameni and Vallejo excluded from the equation. Names of central players likely to be recruited by Madrid then begin to circulate. A month later, this central problem is forgotten.
Since the match against Osasuna, since Asencio has been on the line, the team has signed three clean sheets in La Liga and against Liverpool, where Madrid lost 2-0, the Spaniard has been one of the best in the team, saving a goal on the line, not missing a pass, not being dribbled by anyone and blocking Darwin Núñez well, passing the test at Anfield with flying colors.
No one now doubts his ability to play in the first team and when Alaba returns he will have to compete with the Canterano, who is earning his place as Real Madrid's central defender. Yesterday, against Getafe, he was the second player in the team with the highest number of ball touches, he completed 95% of his passes, won all the duels, was not dribbled and caused three mistakes.
A new contract?
Asencio's excellent performances have prompted the management to shield him for the future and negotiations are already underway in the Valdebebas offices for his renewal, which would include a significant increase in his salary. Last summer, the player received offers to leave Real on loan, but this scenario is no longer considered.
Antonio Rüdiger, with whom Asencio forms a successful central hinge duo, did not hold back from praising the canterano after the match yesterday. “Defense starts with those in front and we have improved at that level. Behind, with Raúl, Courtois and the whole defensive line, there is a lot of communication, which is very important. I want to congratulate Asencio because “He's doing a fantastic job,” the German said in the mixed zone.
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