The 23-year-old center-back missed the Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich due to a stomach virus, according to major media reports. He is also unlikely to play in the next league match at home against Alavés on Tuesday. According to radio channel Cadena COPE, Asencio has lost six kilograms after several days of vomiting and needed to seek hospital care.
Asencio has had recurring problems with illnesses this season, missing four matches due to viruses or digestive issues, multiple reports indicate. He has played 28 matches for Real Madrid this season. The 23-year-old played 90 minutes for Real Madrid in the last league round but was completely absent in this week's Champions League.
After tests that Real Madrid's medical department performed on our player Raúl Asencio, he has been diagnosed with bacterial enterocolitis. Asencio is currently at home and receiving treatment. His condition will be monitored.
Real Madrid confirmed in a public statement on Saturday that Asencio has been diagnosed with bacterial enterocolitis. Asencio is currently at home receiving treatment, and his condition will be monitored. The specific cause or source of the bacterial enterocolitis infection remains unknown, and the exact timeline for Asencio's recovery and return to play has not been disclosed.
It is also unclear whether Asencio required hospitalization or only outpatient care, as reports differ on seeking hospital care versus home treatment.
Asencio is at home and receiving treatment. His condition will be monitored for further development.