Calero returns to Málaga training after three rib fracture

Málaga kicked off the week ahead of a double header with encouraging news for Juanfran Funes. As reported by Sport, Aznou, Dotor and Pastor were able to train on Monday after recovering from the gastrointestinal virus that kept them out of the squad for the clash against Celta.

More options in training

There were also no fresh setbacks linked to that same issue. Sport notes that there was no negative update on Jauregi, whose absence was explained by the same ailment. Training followed the usual pattern: the starters did recovery work, while those who began on the bench and other substitutes trained with the ball.

The standout development comes in defence. Fernando Calero returned to Málaga’s sessions on Monday after a pre-season setback. Sport says the centre-back fractured three ribs in a friendly against Ceuta and had been unable to join the group until now.

Partial return, minutes to be assessed

His comeback is only partial for the moment, so the club will need to monitor how he progresses to determine whether he can see minutes this week. The report suggests he should be fully fit after the break, with the added context that Berrocal is set to make his debut on Sunday and that the former Espanyol player is also recovering, which should help the defence stabilise.

With no time to waste, Málaga will train again on Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:30 to get ready for Thursday’s match vs Villarreal and the Sunday trip to face Getafe. Sport adds that the medical room still includes Murillo, Aaron Ochoa and Lobete, with the latter still pending surgery.