Real Madrid open disciplinary case against Asencio
Mourinho says Asencio remains a Real Madrid player while the club investigates his drink-driving ban, adding the injured defender is still weeks from returning.
Real Madrid have opened disciplinary proceedings against Raúl Asencio after the 23-year-old defender was banned from driving for eight months and fined €14,400 for driving under the influence. The club, according to COPE, acted under its internal regulations, judging that the incident had damaged its image.
José Mourinho addressed the case at his press conference before the match against Betis.
Mourinho said the club has launched an investigation and that, while it continues, he regards Asencio as a Real Madrid player. The defender is injured and will be out for a couple more weeks, which the manager said allows him to set the matter aside for now.
With the investigation open and an injury keeping him out regardless, his return to the side is likely to draw scrutiny well beyond his form on the pitch.
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