Spanish press reports have revealed the absence duration of the Spanish defender Dean Housen, a player for Real Madrid, following a muscle injury he sustained in his right calf.

According to the reports, the young defender's injury is not serious, and he is expected to be absent from the royal team's lineup for a period ranging between 5-7 days only.

It is confirmed that the young defender will miss the match against Osasuna today, Saturday, in the 25th round of the Spanish League competition, in the match that will take place at El Sadar Stadium.

Doubts hover over the player's readiness for the match against Benfica next Wednesday in the return leg of the playoff qualifying for the UEFA Champions League round of 16, at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

Coach Álvaro Arbeloa is expected to rely on the duo Antonio Rüdiger and Raúl Asencio in central defense in the upcoming period.