Overview
- The club confirmed a fracture at the base of the left fifth metatarsal suffered in training, with surgery scheduled in the coming days and an estimated three-month layoff.
- Miguel Román felt sharp pain in his left ankle and foot during a session at Afouteza, and X-rays verified the break.
- The setback sidelines a breakout regular who has logged about 2,000 minutes this season across LaLiga and Europe, including 540 in the Europa League.
- Claudio Giráldez said he is "fastidiado" about losing Román and pointed to Hugo Sotelo, Matías Vecino, Fer López, Ilaix Moriba, and reserves Andrés Antañón and Hugo Burcio as options.
- Pablo Durán has received medical clearance and is available for Thursday’s Europa League round-of-16 opener against Olympique Lyon at Balaídos.