Real Madrid announce Raúl Asensio will undergo surgery for tibia stress fracture

Real Madrid has confirmed that defender Raúl Asensio will undergo surgery for a stress fracture in his right tibia.

• Real Madrid announced in an official statement that Asensio will undergo surgery Thursday to treat the fracture.
• Asensio stopped training again after renewed pain in the injured area prompted the decision.
• Marca reported the recovery will sideline him for two to four months, roughly until the start of next year.
• The club had weighed the surgical option since the end of last season.
• Real Madrid is studying a surprise winter move to sign an experienced centre-back amid its defensive injury crisis, with no deal finalized yet.