Real Madrid: 3 big questions for Marco Asensio before 2020-2021

Real Madrid, Marco Asensio (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)
Real Madrid, Marco Asensio (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)
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Real Madrid, Marco Asensio
Real Madrid, Marco Asensio (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

What will the 2020-2021 season have in store for Real Madrid attacking midfielder Marco Asensio?

Marco Asensio has gone on to become a fan favourite among the Bernabeu faithful due to his penchant for doing the spectacular. However, his recent injury struggles and the long lay off has put the Spaniard’s career at Real Madrid at crossroads. The article looks at the three pertinent questions surrounding the Mallorcan in the upcoming season.

After being ruled out for the entire season with an ACL injury, Marco Asensio was not expected to don the pitch for Real Madrid anytime soon. However, the coronavirus induced break to the calendar allowed Asensio to work on his recovery and feature in Real’s run up to the La Liga title when football resumed.

There were some positive indications towards the end of La Liga as he capped his comeback into the team by scoring with the first touch of the ball after his return. The Spain international reminded everyone why he is held in such high regard by everyone, including manager Zinedine Zidane. 

There are several questions he must answer in what is going to be an interesting season in his journey with the club. Here are the three biggest questions for that loom over Marco Asensio in the 2020-2021 season.