A new start. This summer, Marco Asensio left his cozy nest in Madrid to take on a new challenge at Paris Saint-Germain. But in the French capital, the Spaniard has had his ups and downs. Starting the first day against Lorient on August 12 (67 minutes played), he was the first player to be taken out by Luis Enrique, with whom he has good relations. Then, he took his place on the bench against TFC a week later. He didn’t even come into play. But he found the eleven against Lens (90 minutes) and Lyon (74 minutes). Two matches where the native of Palma de Mallorca scored a goal. Against Les Gones, he was even a decisive passer.
75 days of absence after a first injury
Top scorer for the Ile-de-France team behind Kylian Mbappé, the former Real Madrid player was stopped in full swing during the match between Spain and Georgia on September 8 (43 minutes). Hit in the foot, he quickly caused concern in the country and in Paris. On September 14, PSG confirmed the fears. “Marco Asensio suffers from a foot injury. He will remain in care at least until the end of the month.” Except that the 28-year-old footballer took up residence much longer in the Parisian infirmary. In fact, he was absent for 75 days according to the specialized site Transfermarkt. Asensio has missed 12 matches in all competitions.
A real blow for the Spaniard, who was getting his bearings before his injury. What the main interested party admitted a few months later during an interview given to AFP. “I was in a good period, I had integrated well into my new club. But it became a challenge, I had to be patient and persistent. I worked hard to come back as soon as possible.” On November 28, almost three months after his injury, he finally returned to the field. That day, he came on for 9 minutes against Newcastle in the Champions League. Not wanting him to relapse, Luis Enrique managed his player with caution. A player who also had to deal with strong competition in his gaming sector.
A new glitch that comes at a bad time
In his absence, Bradley Barcola scored points alongside Ousmane Dembélé and Kylian Mbappé. Which was not really the case for Randal Kolo Muani and Gonçalo Ramos. Having come into play 6 times since his return, Asensio returned to the starting lineup on January 7 against Revel in the Coupe de France (7-0, 90 minutes played). A tenure that he celebrated with a goal. His first in four months. Again in the eleven against Orléans on January 20 in the Coupe de France (90 minutes), he was started in Ligue 1 eight days later against Brest. On the meadow 74 minutes, he scored another goal. Then, he did it again against Strasbourg on February 2 (90 minutes).
Then, the player born in 96 alternated between starts and appearances. Against Monaco last Friday, Luis Enrique chose to include him in the starting team. Except that the Spaniard, injured in the thigh, gave way to Bradley Barcola after 38 minutes of play. A new disillusionment for Marco Asensio, who was unable to return to Spain to face Real Sociedad in the Champions League. champions this Tuesday evening. Yesterday, the capital club announced its package. “Slightly injured in the right hamstring against Monaco, Marco Asensio will remain in treatment this week”, we could read in the medical press release. We will know more in the coming days regarding the duration of his absence.
Spain hopes to see him finally spread his wings
But it’s a new setback for the player, author of 5 goals and 4 assists in 19 appearances in all competitions this season (10 starts). His case is also causing concern in Spain. “Injuries do not allow Asensio to take off in Paris”title by the way Marca this Tuesday. The Iberian media then added: “the former Real Madrid player showed his strength, but did not find the continuity he was looking for. (…) Marco Asensio arrived at the Parc des Princes with the intention of leaving behind the label of second knife which had accompanied him for a good part of his seven seasons at Real Madrid.
Marca continues: “at Paris Saint-Germain, he hoped to find the minutes he was missing with Ancelotti. Asensio, for the moment, has not found this main role… because of injuries. At Paris Saint-Germain, as at Real Madrid, he has not yet won the title of incontestable, but, almost every time he has been available, whether as a starter or substitute, “Lucho” has made him trust. He almost used it in every position (…) The Spanish international also seemed to enjoy his moment in Paris. Now, a new injury is slowing him down again. However, he hopes to recover soon to fly to Paris permanently.” It remains to be seen when he will be able to do so.
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