Asencio Tells Media to Ask Arbeloa About Absence

The 23-year-old has fallen behind Antonio Rudiger, Dean Huijsen, and Eder Militao in the pecking order. His blunt reply to the media hints at unresolved tension following a reported disagreement with Arbeloa over a tactical decision against Manchester City.

The conflict reportedly escalated when Asencio asked not to play against Elche, though he later apologized to the dressing room. Despite returning to the squad for games against Mallorca and Bayern Munich, he has yet to receive any playing time.