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Real Madrid star Asencio praises Mourinho and issues injury update: ‘Going to shorten the timelines’

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Real Madrid star Asencio praises Mourinho and issues injury update: ‘Going to shorten the timelines’

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Raul Asencio has offered a positive assessment of Jose Mourinho’s work at Real Madrid, with the defender believing the Portuguese manager’s approach is producing the desired results. 

Despite currently recovering from a serious injury, the Spanish centre-back remains encouraged by what he has seen from his manager, whose team have won eight consecutive matches across all competitions.

Speaking to El Chiringuito TV, Asencio was asked about his impression of Mourinho and delivered a brief but emphatic response.

“Mourinho? Very good, his plan is working out perfectly.”

The endorsement from the defender comes at a time when Los Blancos are enjoying their strongest run of results under the Portuguese coach since his return to the Santiago Bernabeu. 

Mourinho’s approach delivers eight consecutive victories

Real Madrid have responded impressively since their September derby defeat, putting together eight successive victories in all competitions. 

Asencio says Mourinho plan is working at Real Madrid. (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/Getty Images)

Five of those wins have come in La Liga, strengthening their position in the title race.

As such, October proved particularly productive for Mourinho’s side, as they defeated Villarreal 1-0 before recording a 4-1 victory over Sevilla, but the standout result was their 2-1 Clasico triumph against Barcelona at the Spotify Camp Nou. 

That victory ended the Catalans’ perfect start to the league campaign.

Real Madrid continued their winning sequence in November with victories over Racing Santander and Valencia. 

The consistency of those results earned Mourinho the La Liga Manager of the Month award for October, following a month in which his team won every match.

Asencio targets December return after injury setback

Asencio could return before the expected date. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

While Mourinho’s team continue to build momentum, Asencio is concentrating on returning to action. 

The defender underwent surgery for a stress fracture in his right tibia in October after conservative treatment failed to resolve the problem.

His recovery has kept him away from the pitch during an important period of the campaign, although he is working towards returning as soon as possible.

Asked about his rehabilitation, the 23-year-old offered an encouraging update, stating, “The recovery? We’re going to shorten the timelines.”

As respite before, Asencio is targeting a return around Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey campaign in December, although his actual comeback will depend on his recovery and medical assessment.

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Israel's Next Govt Remains Uncertain As Netanyahu Pushes Unity Proposal & Eisenkot Negotiates Coalition

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Jerusalem [Israel], November 9: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday called on opposition leaders to join him in forming a unified government comprising opposition and ultra-Orthodox parties, saying it was "the need of the hour" amid the country's major challenges.

In a video statement released on Monday, Netanyahu said any "Zionist" party could join the proposed government, asserting that he was not ruling anyone out while maintaining that his Likud party should lead the coalition as the largest party.

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"This government needs to include all the parties in the national camp, which also includes the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) parties," Netanyahu said, according to The Jerusalem Post.

"We must join forces in the face of the challenges in front of us," he added, as quoted by The Times of Israel.

Netanyahu Calls For Coalition Talks

Netanyahu also said he was ready to immediately enter talks with any party willing to discuss his proposal.

According to The Times of Israel, Netanyahu argued that "it is impossible to create a government with Hamas supporters, a government that depends on Hamas supporters."

He further said, "It is impossible to fight Iran and its other radical Islamic followers if you depend on radical Islam in the government," referring to the two Arab parties that supported Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot for prime minister.

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Netanyahu had also called for a unity government on Saturday, saying, "This is the time for unity. This is the will of the people; this is the need of the hour. A government that relies on supporters of terror will not fight terror."

Netanyahu's right-wing endorsement tally stands at 46 seats following post-election consultations with President Isaac Herzog, after the United Torah Judaism (UTJ) party opted to abstain.

Eisenkot Receives Mandate To Form Government

His renewed appeal came a day after Israeli President Isaac Herzog gave Eisenkot the mandate to form a government following consultations with political parties, The Times of Israel reported.

Meanwhile, Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman and Eisenkot reached an agreement on Monday over the selection of the next Knesset Speaker following a meeting between the two leaders, The Jerusalem Post reported. However, they did not immediately announce their choice.

Israel President Isaac Herzog Picks Gadi Eisenkot To Form Government, Netanyahu Faces Fight To Retain Power

This comes just after Gadi Eisenkot and Avigdor Liberman expressed “full confidence” in their ability to form a stable government for a full four-year term following the meeting amid ongoing disagreements over the formation of Israel's next government, according to The Times of Israel.

Leaders Express Confidence In Coalition Prospects

In a statement following the meeting, the Yashar party called the discussions between the two leaders “constructive and productive”.

“Both expressed full confidence in their ability to form a stable government for a full four-year term,” the party said in a statement, as reported by The Times of Israel.

The meeting came amid tensions between the two leaders over Eisenkot's coalition-building options. Liberman has ruled out supporting a minority government or one dependent on Arab-led parties, while signalling his willingness to negotiate with ultra-Orthodox factions.

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However, as per The Times of Israel, the statement did not indicate whether the two leaders had resolved their differences or reached any concrete agreements regarding the formation of the next government.

Eisenkot Secures Support From 67 Lawmakers

Eisenkot formally received the mandate on Sunday after securing recommendations from 67 members of the 120-member Knesset during consultations with political factions. His support included lawmakers from Yashar, B'Yachad, The Democrats, Yisrael Beiteinu and Arab-led parties.

He has 28 days to form a government, with Herzog authorised to grant an additional extension of up to 14 days if required.

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Patrick Mahomes shakes off injury scare, throws for two TDs in Week 9

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Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes completed 23 of 31 passes for 242 yards with two touchdowns in Week 9 against the New York Jets. He carried two times for eight yards but also fumbled twice – losing one.

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Why It Matters: Mahomes, who shook off pain in his throwing elbow after taking a hit from Jets rookie David Bailey near the end of the first half, posted his sixth multi-touchdown pass game of the season. He has five TD throws and 563 pass yards in the last two weeks, which coincides with the return of Rashee RIce. Mahomes remains a consistent fantasy QB1 option in all formats, including in Week 10 against the Atlanta Falcons.

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