Facundo Garcés sidelined with a torn cruciate ligament

Facundo Garcés, the Alavés center-back, suffered a torn cruciate ligament in his right leg during training and is expected to undergo surgery, with Mundo Deportivo warning the injury could keep him out for the whole season.

Injury during training

The Argentine was hurt in the same session in which Mikel Rodríguez also suffered a similar cruciate-ligament injury. Given the nature of the problem, the club will now manage the medical steps and recovery timeline.

What it means for Alavés

Garcés’s absence immediately complicates Alavés’ defensive planning. The report also notes that he was under a FIFA ban over a case involving a forged Malaysian passport, although that situation still allowed him to train with the team.

As a result, the article points out that Alavés may consider the transfer market to find a replacement, but with a clear condition: the player would need to be without a club and without a contract as of September 1, to fit the circumstances described by Mundo Deportivo.