Kubo's departure complicates Raul's job Real Madrid Was going to be an important player

Takefusa Kubo's loan move to Real Mallorca is a bitter blow for Raul Gonzalez's Real Madrid Castilla, who will debut competitively on Sunday without two of the players who were expected to lead the team this season.

Both Kubo and Rodrygo Goes will be missing, though the latter is just injured.

The Japanese playmaker was supposed to be a mainstay in this season's project, but things have followed a different path with him being moved out on loan.

His move complicates Raul's job and the former No.7 won't have it easy. Franchu suffered an anterior cruciate ligament rupture in December, and Cesar Gelabert is also recovering from his own problems.

Kubo was clearly going to be key for Raul this season, but now Rodrygo will have an even bigger role upon his return.