According to Marca, Asensio's entourage is unhappy with Real Madrid, believing the surgery was scheduled too late.

The report states, "He should be fully recovered by now." Those closest to Asensio have expressed frustration and dissatisfaction with how the club handled the midfielder's injury. Their discontent stems from the belief that surgery came too late and at the worst possible time. For some time, Asensio's inner circle had questioned the insistence on conservative treatment, but Real Madrid's medical team chose to prolong it, repeatedly postponing surgery until now.

Asensio first experienced a shin bone issue in January but did not undergo surgery until October, a nine-month delay. During this period, the player never fully recovered, experiencing recurring pain. Despite this, he persevered, continuing to play and train, but the physical discomfort severely limited his performance.

Asensio's initial treatment plan involved minimally invasive surgery to address abnormal cells in the scar tissue area of his shin, where poor callus healing had developed. This initial approach proved ineffective, and surgery after the first season was subsequently considered.

The idea at that time was to use the summer break to complete the surgery, minimizing missed time during the season and thoroughly resolving the injury. However, Real Madrid's medical team later decided surgery was unnecessary, so the summer plan became rest, recovery, and allowing time for the injured area to heal on its own.

The initial hope was that the shin would recover through rest after months of high-intensity use. But the second plan also fell short of expectations. In August, Asensio suffered a recurrence of the injury.

Only after this second recurrence did the medical team approve surgery. In the eyes of those close to Asensio, this was already too late. They complain, "They told him at the time that he didn't need surgery, that his problem could be resolved..."

Now, Asensio will undergo surgery while the season is already underway, sidelining him for several months and affecting the remainder of his season. This is a heavy blow for the midfielder, who was confident he would have the opportunity to win Mourinho's trust after full recovery.

Beyond Asensio's specific injury, this situation also exposes structural problems that Real Madrid has consistently failed to address. The club has been unable to eliminate controversy surrounding its medical team, and medical care processes and related decisions have repeatedly triggered dissatisfaction among some players in the dressing room.

In recent years, Real Madrid has continuously adjusted its fitness coaches and medical directors, which also reflects problems within the club's medical department.

Other controversial cases: Mbappé, Bellingham, Carreras...

Last season, the numerous injuries suffered by Real Madrid brought the club's medical crisis to its most severe stage. The club did not recruit reinforcements in the January transfer window but made adjustments to its medical team and fitness coaching staff.

Dr. Niko Mihic regained his lost influence at Real Madrid, returning as medical director. After Xabi Alonso took over, Pintus temporarily stepped down from his role as the senior team's fitness coach. After Xabi Alonso left to coach Chelsea and Arbeloa took over, Pintus was reassigned to coach the team's fitness.

However, these adjustments did not change the situation, and controversy continued. Many cases have placed Real Madrid's medical team under enormous pressure.

Among these, the most prominent is Mbappé's knee issue. The French striker has suffered a left knee injury since December 7, initially diagnosed as a lateral ligament sprain. Three months later, after repeatedly entering and leaving the injury list, the injury not only remained unresolved, but the diagnosis changed to a partial tear of the posterior cruciate ligament.

Mbappé's decision to go to Paris for treatment further highlighted the conflict between the player and the club's medical team, and reflected the player's own dissatisfaction.

Another case that raised questions is Bellingham. On February 1 against Rayo Vallecano, Bellingham suffered a muscle issue, initially expected to sideline him for around four weeks. However, he ultimately missed 49 days, creating the perception that Real Madrid failed to get the English midfielder back to his best during this crucial part of the season. Bellingham, conversely, showed his best form at the World Cup.

Now, Asensio becomes the latest case.

Other cases, while not causing severe consequences, have gradually eroded external confidence in Real Madrid's medical team.

Camavinga once missed nine days due to a toothache. Of course, it seems unusual for a player to miss that much time for a dental issue.

Carreras' situation was similar. The left-back initially experienced calf discomfort following a collision. For several consecutive days, the medical team believed it was merely a simple bruise, allowing the player to continue a modified training regimen rather than injury treatment, training within the club's facilities with daily updates on recovery provided by the club.

However, a subsequent examination ultimately confirmed that Carreras suffered a calf muscle tear, sidelining him for two weeks.

Additionally, there was Militão's injury recurrence in April. He had previously suffered a muscle injury, missing half the season as a result, and this recurrence completely derailed his season. This injury has even affected the current season, as he remained sidelined after undergoing surgery.

Now, Asensio's injury once again touches a wound that Real Madrid cannot heal.

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