Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen has left Spain’s training camp due to a muscle injury, forcing him out of the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifier against Turkey, though the issue is expected to be minor.
According to a report from Managing Madrid, Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen has been forced to leave Spain’s national team training camp following a diagnosis of a muscle injury.
The outlet states that the 20-year-old experienced symptoms of muscle fatigue during his first days in camp, prompting medical examinations that confirmed the issue.
His withdrawal from the squad has opened the door for Aymeric Laporte — the experienced centre-back from Athletic Bilbao — to return to the national team setup.
Managing Madrid describes Huijsen’s injury as “muscle fatigue,” suggesting it is not immediately viewed as serious, though he will be closely monitored by Real Madrid’s medical staff.
The report adds that Real Madrid’s doctors will assess him in the coming days to determine how soon he can return to full training.
His absence comes at a delicate moment, as Spain prepare for key fixtures and Real Madrid could miss his defensive presence.