A significant decline in form in recent months could rule Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen out of the World Cup .
The Spain international centre-back is going through his most difficult period since moving to the Santiago Bernabeu, after an impressive season in the Premier League with Bournemouth.
Once considered one of the most promising discoveries in England, today he faces serious doubts about his current level.
The Madrid club invested over 60 million euros to secure his services, believing they had landed one of the most promising defenders in Europe.
Huijsen stood out for his composure with the ball, dueling ability and tactical maturity.
However, the transition to an environment with extreme pressure like Madrid has proven more challenging than expected.
Since arriving in the Spanish capital, the defender has shown fluctuations in performance, with errors in positioning and decision-making at key moments.
Despite his many minutes as a starter, his safety and impact in the backfield have not been at the level of expectations.
Media criticism and pressure of results have significantly affected the player’s confidence.
On the eve of the World Cup, the situation becomes even more delicate.
The coach of the Spanish national team, Luis de la Fuente, is known for making selections based on current form and stability in performance.
If Huijsen fails to return to his best form in the remaining weeks of the season, an absence from the final roster is not ruled out.
Huijsen is facing an important professional test, where he must prove that he remains a strategic investment for the present and the future.