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Real Madrid's Eder Militao is out for the season due to injury, creating an opportunity for summer signing Dean Huijsen to start in the remaining matches.
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In top-level football, setbacks often create unexpected openings and at Real Madrid, that reality is now playing out in defence.
The recent injury to Eder Militao, which has ruled him out for the remainder of the season, has forced a reshuffle at the back.
But more importantly, it has handed a crucial opportunity to Dean Huijsen, who will play the final games with an eye on making a strong push for the World Cup.
The young centre-back has already shown glimpses of his quality, as, despite the instability around him, he has stood out as one of the few consistent performers under Alvaro Arbeloa.
Now, with Militao unavailable, Huijsen is expected to step into a far more prominent role.
In fact, a report from Ok Diario mentions that he is likely to start the remaining five matches of the campaign, effectively becoming a regular in the heart of Madridâs defence at a crucial stage of the season.
Earlier in the campaign, his path into the starting XI had been blocked by Militaoâs return, combined with the established presence of Antonio RĂŒdiger.
This pushed him down the pecking order, and as a result, opportunities were limited, and his development risked stalling.
Eder Militao is out for the season due to a recent injury that requires surgery.
Dean Huijsen is a summer signing for Real Madrid who is set to start due to Militao's injury, aiming to impress ahead of the World Cup.
Militao's injury forces a reshuffle in Real Madrid's defense, opening up playing time for new players like Huijsen.

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Dean Huijsen will have plenty of opportunities now. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)
But football rarely follows a straight line.
In the last two league matches, Huijsen has already found his way back into the starting lineup, and now circumstances have shifted in his favour.
Beyond club football, with the World Cup approaching, Huijsen is aiming to secure his place in Luis de la Fuenteâs squad.
He has already been on the national teamâs radar, but consistent minutes at the club level were always going to be decisive.
Militaoâs absence, while unfortunate for Madrid, may ultimately work in Huijsenâs favour.
It removes immediate competition and gives him a clear runway to prove himself at the highest level.
If he can deliver over the final stretch of the season, this period could be a turning point in his club and international career.