Real Madrid received a new blow during their preparations for the next season, after Spanish defender Dean Huijsen suffered a muscle injury that prevented him from traveling with the team delegation to Austria, in preparation for a friendly against Fiorentina.
According to the Spanish newspaper Marca, Huijsen suffered a muscle injury during Real Madrid's training in the preparation period, prompting the technical staff led by Portuguese Jose Mourinho to exclude him from the team's trip to Austria.
The report indicated that the young defender may be absent for up to two weeks, threatening his participation in a number of upcoming friendly matches against Ferencvaros, Deportivo La Coruna and Schalke.
Huijsen had featured in Real Madrid's matches against Alcorcon and Leganes during the preparation period in an attempt to prove himself to Mourinho, but the injury came at an inopportune time for the player, especially with competition intensifying for a starting spot in the heart of the team's defense.
Competition in the backline intensifies with Antonio Rudiger's return to training, Ibrahim Konate nearing a return to the group after his post-World Cup rest period, and Eder Militao continuing to approach full fitness.
