Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen teased his possible return from injury in time for El Clásico against Barcelona on Sunday, but refused to give anything away for sure.
Huijsen has come in as a firm starter since joining from Bournemouth just prior to the summer Club World Cup and has played virtually every minute he’s been available for Xabi Alonso in La Liga—a red card and suspension forced him out briefly, before missing the Getafe match through injury.
The Spain international remains sidelined for Wednesday night’s Champions League meeting with Juventus, the club where he started his professional career. However, his return isn’t far away and Huijsen seemingly hasn’t ruled out being healthy by the time Barcelona are in town on Oct. 26.
The player said he wanted to leave it a surprise when a reporter from put a microphone in front of his face while signing autographs outside Valdebebas this week. He suggested he is already aware if he will able to appear or not.
“I think I know if I’ll make it to the Clásico, but we’ll leave that as a surprise,” he insisted.
