Real Madrid on Saturday announced that attacking midfielder Brahim Diaz returned to the club after three seasons on loan at AC Milan and had signed a new contract to keep him until the end of June 2027.
Reports from certain sections of the media claim that Real Madrid are willing to offer anything it takes to get Virgil on board.
The latest injury update leaves Real Madrid with just twenty fit senior players and the La Liga campaign already going on.
Although Real Madrid have not published any medical report, Asensio's injury is apparently very serious.
Bale, who was sitting on the bench in the first half, was called to rescue his side who were trailing 2-0 and he did not disappoint.
"He was in a lot of pain," Solari said.
Brazilian midfielder Casemiro is the player most likely to replace Llorente in Thursday's game as he trained in full gear with his teammates.
Real Madrid midfielder Marco Asensio is set to miss the FIFA Club World Cup final against home favourite Al-Ain after sustaining a right leg muscle injury that could sideline him for a month, the Spanish powerhouse said on Friday.
Since being wooed by James' sumptuous volley at the Maracana in the 2014 World Cup, Madrid have changed their approach.
Real Madrid's next game is a difficult away trip to face Sevilla on Wednesday.
