Arthur Bonaldo ruled out vs Córdoba with a foot fracture

Arthur Bonaldo’s absence from the Copa Catalunya final had raised questions, but Mundo Deportivo has the explanation. The Brazilian centre-back was dealing with a foot fracture and had even played “infiltrated” to stay available.

Now, with new signings already getting minutes (the piece mentions Català and Gonzalo Pipa), the approach changes. As Mundo Deportivo reports, the club has decided to let him recover fully, and he is currently doing specific work away from the main group.

Weeks out with a foot injury

The injury keeps him out for several weeks. He is ruled out “for sure” for the Monday game vs Córdoba, and the article also expects him to miss matches against Mallorca and Real Oviedo, according to Mundo Deportivo.

Positive updates elsewhere

On the plus side, Mundo Deportivo also points to progress for Alain Ribeiro and Javi López-Pinto, who were injured during pre-season. Both have started training with the group, so a return to competitive action is anticipated soon.

For the upcoming match, the ones available and expected to be included in the squad are the latest reinforcements, with Ángel Baena likely to get minutes. The report adds that the coach said he arrives “very match-ready” after the Polish league had already started.