Dean Huijsen Injury Update: Latest Details, Recovery Timeline, and Impact on Real Madrid

Spain national team and Real Madrid are going to miss Dean Huijsen in the qualifiers and La Liga. La Roja have won three of their three in the qualifiers, and two more wins would secure their spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 15 time UCL Champions Real Madrid have taken 18 points in the La Liga with Huijsen in the defense line. Madrid have a total of 21 points in the league.

Dean Huijsen Injury Details

Dean Huijsen had to withdraw from the Spain squad with a calf injury, the 20-year-old centre-back will not be available for Spain's World Cup qualifier against Bulgaria, and is likely to miss Madrid's trip to Getafe after the international break. The official statement from Real Madrid read: "Following tests carried out on our player, Dean Huijsen, today and assessed by the Real Madrid medical services, he has been diagnosed with a muscular injury to the soleus muscle in his left leg. Further updates will follow."

How Dean Huijsen's Injury Affects Real Madrid

Dean Huijsen injury is the fifth defensive loss and another cause for Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso. The Spain international joins Antonio Rudiger, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dani Carvajal and Ferland Mendy on the injury list. The defender has become the second most-used defender with 751 minutes played and has generally had a great start at Madrid. Huijsen started each match for Madrid this season aside the victory over Espanyol, when he suffered a one-match suspension for a red card in the win at Real Sociedad. The former Bournemouth defender has been a key piece to the defensive vows that Madrid faced last season.

Will Dean Huijsen play for Real Madrid against Getafe

It is very unlikely that he will be in the squad for the match against Getafe on 20th October. It is another concern for Xabi Alonso as Dean Huijsen injury could hamper their defensive line against Getafe. He last played the full Spanish league match against Villareal , which Madrid won 3-1. He was even replaced by Athletic Bilbao player Aymeric Laporte for the international break, the Spanish federation had reported that he was feeling discomfort and medical reports showed he was suffering from a muscle injury. David Alaba and Raul Asencio are the options for Xabi Alonso for their match against Getafe.

When Will Dean Huijsen Return? Recovery Timeline

Dean Huijsen return is expected against Juventus in the Champions League. If he still does not recover in time for that or Xabi Alonso does not want to risk him, he could be available for the first El Clasico of the season. Real Madrid will welcome Barcelona to the Santiago Bernabeu, and will hope the young Spaniard will be 100% for one of the biggest clashes of the season.