UD Las Palmas centre-back Álex Suárez has suffered a fibrillar injury in his right hamstring. The club reported on Wednesday that the player is under observation, with no specific recovery timeline set. The discomfort emerged during the goalless draw against Leganés last Friday, a match in which the defender started and played almost the entire ninety minutes.
What is the extent of Álex Suárez's injury?
Imaging tests carried out on the player after the match detected the fibrillar injury. This type of muscle problem usually requires a recovery period that varies depending on its severity. The club's official statement is cautious and offers no dates, listing the player as "pending evolution." This means the medical staff will assess his response to treatment in the coming days before giving a prognosis. For manager Rubén de la Barrera, losing a starting centre-back like Suárez is a significant setback at a key point in the season. The UD Las Palmas squad, which you can check on our squad page, will have to adapt.
How does this absence affect UD Las Palmas's defence?
Suárez's absence leaves a gap in the heart of the defence. The 28-year-old has been a regular in the starting eleven during the early stages of the Liga Hypermotion. His experience and solidity will be hard to replace immediately. Rubén de la Barrera will have to evaluate his internal options, which include other centre-backs like Mika Mármol or Sergi Cardona, who can also play as a full-back. The injury comes at a bad time, right before a tough away trip. The team faces a demanding run of fixtures, as seen on the fixtures calendar.
Who can cover the position against Cádiz?
The first test for the defence without Suárez will be this Saturday at the Nuevo Mirandilla stadium against Cádiz CF. De la Barrera will likely opt for a reshuffle of his back three. Mika Mármol, with his left foot, is the natural candidate to take that spot. Another option would be to deploy Cardona in a more central role, allowing a natural full-back like Daley Sinkgraven to come in on the flank. The final decision will depend on this week's training sessions. The team's defensive record, having conceded only two goals in the first three matchdays, is a key strength shown in our stats section. Maintaining that solidity will be the goal.
What is UD Las Palmas's next match?
The immediate fixture is the fourth matchday of the Liga Hypermotion. UD Las Palmas visits Cádiz CF on Saturday, September 12th at 18:15. This match presents an added challenge due to the last-minute absence of a key player. The Canary Islands side, currently sitting seventh in the standings, will be looking to earn their first away points of the season. The squad list for that game will be announced on Friday, revealing whether Álex Suárez is definitively ruled out.
