Gorka Guruzeta ruled out for Athletic with a muscle injury
Athletic confirm Gorka Guruzeta has a moderate injury to the right hamstring and his recovery timeline depends on further progress.
Athletic have issued a medical update after another squad setback. As the club states, Gorka Guruzeta has a moderate muscle injury in the hamstring area of his right leg, with recovery still to be assessed.
The issue cropped up during their Lezama training period: the striker had been absent from the last two sessions before the final diagnosis was confirmed, as reported by Mundo Deportivo.
A spell on the sidelines
Barring an unexpected turn, Guruzeta is set to miss at least the clubâs next three LaLiga matches before the first league break. The fixtures are:
- This Saturday vs Elche at San Mamés
- One week later vs Levante at the Ciutat de ValĂšncia
- Two Saturdays after that vs Alavés at La Catedral
Other injured players
The update also outlines Athleticâs broader injury situation. Alongside Guruzeta, Peio Canalesâalready out for the trip to AtlĂ©tico Madridâand Dani Vivian, who has not trained with the group since the first week of preseason, are part of the current treatment list.
For now, with the severity confirmed but no firm return date, the next step is his day-to-day evolution, which will determine how quickly the striker can rejoin training.
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